Summary
The UK and the European Union have made a new deal covering trade, defence, fishing, and energy, but some parts are still being worked out. There is no fixed amount the UK will pay yet, and future talks will decide details about issues like student exchanges and youth visa schemes. Meanwhile, British travellers could use e-gates at EU airports, depending on individual countries' decisions.
Key Facts
- The UK and EU have agreed on a new deal covering several areas like trade and energy.
- Details on the UK's financial contributions to the deal are still being negotiated.
- The UK is working on rejoining the Erasmus+ student exchange program with better terms.
- A proposed youth experience visa scheme between the UK and EU is being discussed, but details like the number of visas are pending.
- British travellers might use e-gates at EU airports, but it's up to each country's decision.
- British musicians face challenges touring Europe since Brexit, and efforts are ongoing to ease these issues.
- The new deal mentions efforts to support cultural exchange but doesn't set specific actions yet.
- Individual EU countries will decide on e-gates for British passport holders, with no set summer availability.
