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.

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.