

EU and UK Nearing Visa Agreement for Workers and Students Under 30
EU and UK Nearing Visa Agreement for Workers and Students Under 30
After months of resistance, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has agreed to consider negotiating a youth mobility visa deal with the European Union. The proposed scheme would allow individuals under 30 to live, work, or study in participating countries without applying for long-term visas.
Initial Resistance Due to Rising Migration Concerns
Starmer had previously refrained from engaging in talks with the EU due to rising net migration numbers in the UK since 2019. The government has committed to addressing these soaring figures, leading to hesitation in expanding mobility agreements. However, recent developments suggest a shift in approach.
Youth Mobility Scheme: A Reciprocal Agreement
If implemented, the scheme would allow UK citizens up to 30 years of age to live, work, or study in one of the 29 Schengen Area countries without the need for long-term visas. In return, EU nationals aged 18 to 30 would gain the same access to the UK for employment or education purposes, maintaining a reciprocal arrangement.
Is the UK Rebuilding EU Ties Through Mobility Talks?
While Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has publicly stated that the Labour Party does not support the scheme due to its potential impact on net migration, insiders suggest otherwise. Sources cited by The Times indicated that Starmer was open to discussions with EU officials as early as August 2024, shortly after his election.
In contrast, sources familiar with EU positions told The Telegraph that Brussels is willing to modify parts of the proposal to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. This includes potential changes such as renaming the scheme from Youth Mobility to Youth Experience to avoid associations with freedom of movement. Additionally, the proposal might include caps on participant numbers and a reduction of the visa duration from four years to three, with an initial one-year visa and options for a two-year extension.
Mixed Reactions in the UK Over the Youth Mobility Scheme
Despite the ongoing negotiations, the scheme has sparked divided opinions within the UK. Critics argue that the arrangement would disproportionately benefit European youth, potentially increasing migration pressures. Some British citizens have expressed skepticism, noting that previous mobility schemes offered limited benefits to UK nationals while primarily serving European interests.
However, a leaked EU codex seen by Politico revealed that the EU views the youth mobility scheme as a key element of broader negotiations with London. Failure to reach an agreement could strain diplomatic ties between the UK and the EU, suggesting that the talks could have implications beyond just youth mobility.
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