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3mo ago

UK Proposes Capped Youth Mobility Scheme in Brexit Reset Talks

The proposed scheme faces resistance from EU leaders and remains in early development stages as negotiations continue.

Brexit reset: Under-30s migration remains a key sticking point in the rest of the UK's relations with the EU
The mobility scheme would be reciprocal, but the EU dislikes British plans to cap numbers and force participants to pay an NHS surcharge
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Overview

  • The UK is drafting a capped youth mobility scheme allowing 18-30-year-olds to live and work reciprocally between the UK and EU for up to three years.
  • EU leaders are likely to reject the proposed cap and additional restrictions, favoring a broader, unrestricted youth mobility framework.
  • The UK proposal includes measures such as NHS surcharges, international tuition fees, and restrictions on accessing benefits for EU nationals.
  • Negotiations are ongoing, with no agreement expected before the May 19 UK-EU summit, where further discussions are anticipated.
  • The plan is part of a broader effort to reset UK-EU relations, with contentious topics including trade regulations, fishing rights, and carbon emissions alignment also under discussion.