40 years of Schengen = 40 000 travel passes! Are you 18 and ready to explore Europe? 🚆 If you were born between 1 January 2007 (included) and 31 December 2007 (included), you can apply for a #DiscoverEU travel pass. You must be a resident of one of the EU Member States or third countries associated to Erasmus . You can go solo or add up to 4 friends in your group. Selected participants receive a free travel pass (primarily for rail), along with a European Youth Card granting discounts on cultur

Schengen? EU? EEA? If you’re confused—you’re not alone! Many people think they’re the same, but they actually serve different purposes. European Union (EU): A political & economic union of 27 countries promoting free trade, cooperation & stability. Schengen Zone: 29 countries that removed border checks. Travel freely—no passport/visa checks at borders! European Economic Area (EEA): Gives non-EU countries access to the EU single market (includes EU Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein). Understanding t