Brexit reset deal hit by row over fishing rights and student tuition fees
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Brexit reset deal hit by EU student tuition fees row
- UK/EU Brexit reset deal talks hit a snag over fishing rights and student tuition fees, as EU member states demand bigger concessions from the UK.
- The UK government insists it will negotiate "in the national interest," while universities warn that lowering fees for EU students could lead to bankruptcy.
- The disagreements echo previous difficulties in Brexit negotiations.
- France's Macron calls for a "reshaped" post-Brexit relationship with the UK.
- Despite the issues, a senior UK government figure describes the potential deal as "superb," hinting at alignment with EU rules, eased trade barriers, and a youth mobility scheme.