EU and UK announce summit to discuss ‘reset’ in post-Brexit relations
Summary
The European Union and the United Kingdom will hold a summit on 22 July in Brussels to discuss improving their relationship after Brexit. Key topics include a youth mobility program, trade agreements on food and farming, and cooperation on carbon emissions rules.Key Facts
- The EU-UK summit on resetting relations will take place on 22 July in Brussels.
- The meeting was delayed several times due to stalled talks on a youth mobility program for people under 30.
- The youth mobility scheme would allow young people to work, travel, or study in each other’s countries.
- The UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, is focusing on improving ties with the EU and supporting jobs and opportunities for young people.
- A trade deal aims to remove checks and paperwork on food and farm exports to the EU, with the UK following EU standards.
- Talks are ongoing about an emissions trading system to align the UK with EU rules on carbon emissions penalties.
- The summit depends on progress in the youth mobility program, as the EU insists it is essential for the reset.
- Some disputes remain, including the UK’s refusal to restore pre-Brexit home tuition fees for EU students.
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