The Erasmus+ Policy Statement (EAPS) is a key document that higher education institutions (HEIs) must prepare and submit as part of their application for the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) for the 2021-2027 period. Here's an overview of the main elements of the EAPS:

1. Introduction
  - The EAPS outlines the institution's strategy for its participation in Erasmus+ and its contribution to the modernization and internationalization of higher education.
  - It should be aligned with the institution's overall strategic development plan.

2. Erasmus+ Activities
  - The EAPS should describe the HEI's planned Erasmus+ activities, including:
    - Student and staff mobility for studies and traineeships
    - Cooperation projects for innovation and the exchange of good practices
    - Capacity building projects in partner countries

3. Institutional Internationalization and Modernization Strategies
  - The EAPS should explain how the planned Erasmus+ activities contribute to the institution's overall internationalization and modernization strategies, such as:
    - Developing international, intercultural, and digital competencies of students and staff
    - Strengthening strategic partnerships and cooperation with other HEIs, enterprises, and organizations
    - Improving the quality and relevance of teaching and learning
    - Enhancing the institution's attractiveness and competitiveness

4. Inclusion and Diversity
  - The EAPS should outline the institution's approach to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities in its Erasmus+ activities, such as:
    - Measures to support the participation of students and staff with fewer opportunities
    - Strategies to ensure a balanced geographical representation and gender balance

5. Environmental Sustainability
  - The EAPS should describe the institution's efforts to promote environmentally sustainable and responsible behavior in the context of its Erasmus+ activities, such as:
    - Measures to reduce the carbon footprint of mobility activities
    - Initiatives to raise awareness and encourage sustainable practices

6. Digital Transformation
  - The EAPS should explain how the institution plans to use digital tools and online/blended learning to enhance the quality and reach of its Erasmus+ activities, such as:
    - Developing digital skills and competencies of students and staff
    - Implementing the European Student Card Initiative and other digital solutions

7. Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation
  - The EAPS should outline the institution's plans for the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of its Erasmus+ activities, including:
    - Responsibilities and procedures for managing Erasmus+ projects
    - Mechanisms for collecting feedback and assessing the impact of Erasmus+ activities

The Erasmus+ Policy Statement is a crucial document that demonstrates the HEI's commitment to the Erasmus+ program and its contribution to the broader goals of the European Higher Education Area. It serves as a strategic framework for the institution's participation in Erasmus+ and guides the implementation of its mobility and cooperation activities.