Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit
Negotiations for a UK-EU youth mobility scheme are stalling as the UK insists on strict visa caps, tuition fees, and NHS surcharges. Diplomats suggest delaying the agreement to ensure the upcoming 'reset' summit between the UK and EU remains productive.
Why it matters
The mobility scheme is a key component of post-Brexit relations, and its failure could hinder broader diplomatic efforts to improve UK-EU ties.
Andy Burnham is to take part in a UK-EU ‘reset’ summit in Brussels on 20 November. Andy Burnham is to take part in a UK-EU ‘reset’ summit in Brussels on 20 November. European Union Youth mobility scheme may be delayed to ensure success of UK-EU summit Visa quotas, university fees and NHS surcharges remain sticking points ahead of post-Brexit negotiations next month
Prefer the Guardian on Google A deadline for a youth mobility scheme between the EU and the UK could be deferred by six months in a bid to ensure Andy Burnham has a successful “reset” summit on 20 November, diplomats have said.
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