"The exchange program has long been popular among university students, allowing them to study for a semester or year abroad in another European country. British Prime Minister Kier Starmer had pledged to rejoin the program as part of his government's reset deal with Brussels. Some 9 million people have participated in the Erasmus scheme since its launch in 1987. It is credited for having created a generation of pro-EU Brits."
""The UK has successfully agreed terms to join the Erasmus+ programme in 2027, widening opportunities for young people from all backgrounds, learners, educational, youth and sport staff to study and train abroad," a UK government statement said. Erasmus+ would allow people in further education and apprenticeships to also take advantage of the arrangement. The UK government said some 100,000 people could benefit in just the first year. It added that the cost for the UK would be around 570 million pounds (650 million, $760 million)."
"UK and EU welcome return to Erasmus scheme The UK's EU Relations Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the deal to return marked a "huge win for our young people." "This is about more than just travel: it's about future skills, academic success, and giving the next generation access to the best possible opportunities," he added. EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic also welcomed the agreement as a "big step forward" for UK ties."
The United Kingdom will rejoin the European Union's Erasmus+ programme in 2027 after leaving in 2021. The programme allows university students to study for a semester or year abroad and also covers further education, apprenticeships, and educational, youth and sport staff. Some 9 million people have participated since 1987 and the scheme is credited with creating a generation of pro-EU Brits. The UK government estimates about 100,000 people could benefit in the first year and expects the cost to be around £570 million. UK and EU officials welcomed the return as a boost for youth opportunities and ties.
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