The European Commission argues it was Europe’s students and young graduates who were most affected by Brexit’s mobility restrictions. The UK has reportedly responded cooly to the proposal.

The European Union is trying to improve mobility between its 27 member-states and the UK, particularly for people between the ages of 18 and 30. But whether such a proposal would be welcomed by London remains to be seen.

The EU’s executive arm, the European Commission, is trying to open bloc-wide talks with the UK on allowing youth from EU countries to study or work and live in Britain for up to four years, with the same arrangement for British youth.

The proposal would largely revert youth mobility to pre-Brexit times, when members of the then-28-member EU, including Britain, were allowed to work and study without visa requirements. The Commission’s new plan would involve a visa, but one whose fees would not be “excessive.”

  • @PlexSheep
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    32 months ago

    I’m all for it, but no weird extra right like the UK had. Also, would that perhaps be a problem with your monarchy?

    • @pacmondo@sh.itjust.works
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      92 months ago

      While the governor general (rep of the crown) technically has to sign off on laws passed, they have never in the country’s history refused to sign. If they ever did, I think it might be enough for Canada to kick the “monarchy” part of the constitutional monarchy for good.

      • @PlexSheep
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        12 months ago

        Thats good then. I’ve heard today that he once refused the formation after an election, so they had to reelect.

        I feel like Canada would actually fit into the EU, besides not being in the continent of Europe.