EU-UK Summit: Negotiations planned on youth mobility scheme and UK association with Erasmus+
‘People are at the heart of our partnership,’ said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “That is why I am so pleased that we have agreed to open up the Erasmus+ programme to young people from the EU and the UK, and that we are working on a youth experience scheme to provide precisely that experience.”
Youth mobility scheme
The youth mobility scheme initiative should make it easier for young people from the EU and the UK to participate in a range of activities, such as work, study, au pairing, volunteering or simply travelling in the other country. The exact conditions for this scheme will be defined in the coming months. The scheme should include a dedicated visa pathway, with the total number of participants to be determined by mutual agreement, ensuring a fair and well-managed approach.
Return of the United Kingdom to the Erasmus+ programme
The Commission and the UK have also agreed to work towards the UK’s association with the Erasmus+ programme. In negotiations, they will determine the specific conditions, including mutually agreed financial terms, in accordance with the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework and the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. The association of the UK with Erasmus+ would support activities such as student mobility, exchange and training programmes for academic staff, cooperation between higher education institutions, as well as youth exchanges, and the promotion of professional development for sports staff.
