Brexit reset deal hit by EU student tuition fees row

WorldPolitics
16 May 2025 • 12:14 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • UK/EU Brexit reset deal talks hit a snag over fishing rights and student tuition fees, as EU member states demand bigger concessions from the UK.
  • The UK government insists it will negotiate "in the national interest," while universities warn that lowering fees for EU students could lead to bankruptcy.
  • The disagreements echo previous difficulties in Brexit negotiations.
  • France's Macron calls for a "reshaped" post-Brexit relationship with the UK.
  • Despite the issues, a senior UK government figure describes the potential deal as "superb," hinting at alignment with EU rules, eased trade barriers, and a youth mobility scheme.

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