The document discusses the importance of partnerships for lifelong learning in Europe. It outlines the policy context around lifelong learning and partnerships in recent EU communications. It then discusses the benefits of partnerships, providing examples like EUCIS-LLL which partners across sectors, and LLL-Hubs which facilitate partnerships at the national level. The document also summarizes the new Erasmus+ program which focuses on actions rather than sectors and facilitates transnational partnerships. It concludes by identifying factors for successful partnerships and opportunities to form partnerships through Erasmus+.