European Solidarity Corps is open to a number of countries across Europe and beyond, depending on the activity.
These countries are divided into two groups: Participating Countries and Partner Countries.
Participating Countries
The following countries, including the Overseas Countries and Territories of EU Member State countries, can fully take part in all Solidarity Corps actions:
Belgium | Greece | Lithuania | Portugal |
Bulgaria | Spain | Luxembourg | Romania |
Czechia | France | Hungary | Slovenia |
Denmark | Croatia | Malta | Slovakia |
Germany | Italy | Netherlands | Finland |
Estonia | Cyprus | Austria | Sweden |
Ireland | Latvia | Poland | United Kingdom* |
*Please note that the UK continues to participate in the European Solidarity Corps until the closure of the projects financed under the 2014-2020 Call years, even if activities take place after the end of 2020.
Non-EU participating countries: Iceland, Republic of North Macedonia and Turkey
Partner Countries
The following countries can take part in certain actions under the European Solidarity Corps, subject to specific criteria or conditions.
In 2020, organisations from these countries can participate as partners in Volunteering Projects only, but cannot apply for funding.
European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Countries: Liechtenstein and Norway
Partner Countries neighbouring the EU:
Western Balkans |
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia |
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Eastern Partnership Countries |
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Territory of Ukraine as recognised by international law |
South-Mediterranean countries |
Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia |
Russian Federation |
Territory of Russia as recognised by international law |