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UK Government Considers Limited EU Youth Mobility Scheme

Ministers explore options for young Europeans to live and work in Britain as part of broader EU relations reset.

12/08/2024. London, United Kingdom. Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian from his office in 10 Downing Street. Picture by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street
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Overview

  • Proposal would allow EU citizens under 30 to live and work in the UK for up to three years.
  • Reciprocal arrangement would enable young Britons to work and study across the EU.
  • Government sources acknowledge the need to make concessions to improve EU relations.
  • Formal negotiations on the scheme are not expected to begin until late autumn.
  • Conservative opposition warns the move could undermine Brexit principles.