UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Eleni Courea and Kiran StaceyDecember 1, 2025 at 08:37 PM
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme

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The UK is aiming to rejoin the EU's Erasmus student exchange program by 2027, seeking a deal by January to improve relations with Brussels after Brexit. Negotiations reopened following a UK-EU summit in May, with the UK aiming to lower participation costs. Rejoining Erasmus is a key EU demand, alongside a mobility deal for young people to live and work in both the UK and Europe. This push for closer ties follows a setback in defense talks and aims to reduce economic friction caused by the current Brexit deal. Both UK and EU officials express a desire for a stronger relationship, citing benefits for prosperity, security, and democracy.

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