Erasmus Programme replaced by the Lifelong Learning Programme 2007–2013 on 1 January 2007. The programme is named after the Dutch philosopher, theologian, Renaissance Humanist, monk, and devout Roman Catholic, Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, called "the crowning glory of the Christian humanists". Erasmus, along with his good friend Thomas More, became the center of European intellectual life during the Renaissance. Known for his satire, Erasmus urged internal reform of the Catholic Church. He encouraged a recovery of the Catholic Patristic tradition against contemporary abuses of the Sacraments and certain excessive devotional practices. He famously clashed with Protestant revolutionary Martin Luther on the subject
EU Strategy for the South Caucasus EU Strategy for the South Caucasus EU Strategy for the South Caucasus is a long term strategy which directed to create secure political, economical and social environment next to eastern borders of EU. This is an objective of European Neighbourhood Policy, and forthcoming Eastern Partnership Program. EU Foreign Affairs Council held on 8 December 2009 the EU reaffirmed its intention to promote stability, co-operation, prosperity and good governance throughout the South Caucasus, including through technical assistance programs. Considering that South Caucasus region is threatened with Abkhaziya/Osetiya and Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts, EU policy towards the region focused primarely on solution of this