Summary
The UK and the EU have signed a new deal that covers areas like professional qualifications, travel, and pet passports. There will be talks about recognizing qualifications, possible changes to e-gate use for UK travelers, and developing a simpler pet travel system, although timelines for these changes are not certain yet.
Key Facts
- The UK and EU signed a deal covering various issues including jobs and travel.
- There will be future discussions to recognize professional qualifications between the UK and the EU.
- The potential deal would help UK professionals work in Europe with less paperwork.
- UK citizens might get to use e-gates in the EU, but not before October and at each country's discretion.
- Long passport queues may continue for UK travelers in the EU until these changes are implemented.
- A new pet passport system is planned, which could simplify travel with pets, but the start date is unclear.
- The deal includes parts focused on health and safety standards for animals (sanitary and phytosanitary agreement).
