The #UK is saying ‘no merci’ to a proposal that offers more freedom to young Brits wanting to live in European Union states.
The #EU came up with the plan, but Britain’s government has rejected it, saying it must respect the will of voters in the wake of #Brexit.
#youth #travel #Europe #GenZ
The #EU came up with the plan, but Britain’s government has rejected it, saying it must respect the will of voters in the wake of #Brexit.
#youth #travel #Europe #GenZ
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00:00When you're out, you're out. That's the word from the UK as it rejects plans for
00:07a youth mobility scheme. The proposal would give young Brits more freedom in
00:12countries that are part of the European Union. Members of the EU came up with the
00:17idea, but the UK government says Brexit means Britain is out of Europe and there
00:24are no plans to get back in. The scheme was designed for people between the
00:29ages of 18 and 30. It would allow young British citizens to live and work in EU
00:36states for a maximum of four years. Meanwhile youngsters from EU countries
00:41would be allowed to do the same in the UK. Applicants would have to prove they
00:47have a certain amount of money and they would have to secure visas. The UK
00:52government has suggested the plan would allow too much freedom of movement, but
00:57critics say it's not a reversal of Brexit as there are clear rules for all
01:02visitors. They've also said that the scheme could boost the British economy.
01:06Still, there may be hope for those looking for some foreign adventures.
01:11Media reports suggest the UK could pursue deals with individual EU states
01:17such as France. Either way, Brexit is still posing all sorts of questions,
01:23especially for young people.