The Guardian view on a new deal for travel in Europe: bring back student exchanges | Editorial
Briefly

The article discusses the potential for a rebranded youth opportunity scheme to be a focal point at the upcoming EU-UK summit, providing hope for improved travel opportunities that have diminished post-Brexit. While new European train routes could enhance connections, the article emphasizes broader impacts of Brexit, including trade disruptions leading to lower productivity and ongoing drug shortages affecting public health. The cancellation of the Erasmus exchange programme and the new barriers to travel have significantly changed cultural dynamics, prompting a majority of the British public to support relaxed travel rules for young people.
The cancellation of the UK's membership of the Erasmus student exchange programme and the removal of reciprocal work rights has led to increased cultural isolation for the UK.
Disruption of trade post-Brexit is predicted to cause a 4% reduction in long-run productivity, presenting serious economic challenges beyond just travel restrictions.
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