As British and European Union negotiators continue talks on travel arrangements for students, young workers, and tourists, key issues remain unsettled ahead of a pivotal summit aimed at resetting UK-EU relations. The discussions, ongoing as of early June 2025, focus heavily on youth exchange programs and travel provisions, highlighting significant implications for the travel and tourism sectors.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer was set to host European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen along with other European leaders in London on Monday, June 9, 2025. Despite the approaching summit, no final agreement had been reached on crucial topics such as youth exchanges and the UK’s potential participation in the Erasmus+ student exchange program.
This stalemate reflects wider concerns about future travel mobility and its impact on opportunities for young people across the UK and EU.
