UK-EU Youth Mobility Deal Stalls Over Tuition Fees

0:00On March 16, talks on a new youth mobility deal between the UK and the EU have hit a deadlock over tuition fees for European students. The plan would let 18 to 30-year-olds from Europe live and work in Britain, much like Brits do across the continent, but negotiators can agree on costs right now. This push comes from Prime Minister Kierstarmer's efforts to reset ties after Brexit. Labour wants to open doors for young Europeans, but is tangled up with university funding. Sources say, Downing Street faces heavy pushback from schools worried about their budgets. Universities charge EU students in international rates between 11,438,000 pounds a year compared to just 9,535 pounds for Brits. Dropping those fees for young Europeans could cost the sector around 580 million pounds in loss revenue. University leaders call it a potential win-win for exchanges, but warn it would strain finances at a tough time. Officials note the EU wants lower fees as part of any big package deal from Britain.

1:04For now, the main sticking point remains fees, with both sides dug in and no quick fix