UK under-30s set to work in EU under youth mobility scheme

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 11:44 · Archive

The EU is negotiating with member states to allow British under-30s to work in any job across Europe under a youth mobility scheme.

The EU is negotiating with member states to allow British under-30s to work freely in any job across Europe under a youth mobility scheme, as part of broader Brexit reset talks between London and Brussels.

Tensions in negotiations have centred on concerns that young British workers could face tighter restrictions than EU nationals coming to the UK. This is because individual EU member states have the final say over who can be issued work visas in their countries. Brussels is seeking an agreement to ensure British under-30s will not face such restrictions.

The UK side is understood to be willing to accept such an agreement. Both outlets report that a key UK-EU summit is planned for next month, where these outstanding issues are expected to be addressed. According to The Independent, the UK Prime Minister has promised to use this summit to push for improved relations with the EU and has described a pragmatic approach to the relationship as necessary, arguing that 'sticking with the status quo is not good enough'.

How it is being reported

• British under-30s set to work in EU again as UK pushes for Brexit resetBrussels is negotiating with member states ahead of the crucial UK-EU summit next monthThe Independent · 17 Oct, 11:29
• UK under-30s set to work in the EU again in major Brexit deal breakthroughHopes are rising that key roadblocks around tuition fees and youth mobility could be solved ahead of a key UK-EU summit next monthThe i Paper · 16 Oct, 17:36

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