What we know about the possible UK-EU youth mobility deal

WorldPolitics
14 May 2025 • 10:48 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The UK is likely to agree on a post-Brexit youth mobility scheme with the EU.
  • The scheme would allow young people (18-30, possibly up to 35) to live and work in each other's countries for up to two years (potentially one).
  • Similar schemes already exist between the UK and 13 other countries, requiring applicants to have £2,530 in savings.
  • Public support for the scheme is high, even in pro-Brexit areas.
  • Supporters argue the scheme won't significantly increase net migration due to its reciprocal nature and time limits, though critics disagree.

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