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“Great progress,” said EU officials as they welcomed the UK’s decision to rejoin Erasmus
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič, who was directly involved in the negotiations, praised the move to the UK re-entering Erasmus as a “big step forward” stressing that it will “enhance people-to-people cooperation” between the EU and the UK.
President of the European Commission That’s Ursula von der Leyen received the election, saying that it will “open the door to new experiences to share and lasting friendships.”
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The EU-UK “cooperation” on Erasmus is Here.
Here is the important part:
“Following the Summit, the European Commission and the United Kingdom will act concluded their negotiations on the UK’s partnership with Erasmus + in 2027.
The United Kingdom’s move to Erasmus+ in 2027 will provide important opportunities in all areas of education, training, sports and youth. for people in the United Kingdom and the European Union, especially for young people. The European Commission and the United Kingdom are looking forward to this opportunity.
He is pleased that the policy of the organization, including the agreed funds, represents a balance between the UK’s contribution and the benefits that the program provides and paves the way for the United Kingdom to participate in the program in 2027.”
Jakub Krupa
Admittedly, as a former Erasmus student in the UK, I can’t really be objective about this, but let me say for myself that it’s great to see the UK getting back on the bandwagon.
An exciting time for students on all sides of the English pathway.
The UK plans to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus program in 2027
And we just had official confirmation of our report overnight that the UK is planning to re-enter the European Union’s Erasmus+ program from 2027.
UK funding for the 2027/28 academic year will be £570m pounds ($760m)the British government said, adding that the agreement included a 30% discount compared to the terms of the trade agreement with the EU, Reuters reported.
Like Pippa Crerar realized, The success of Erasmus will help the UK government to demonstrate progress in its push to improve relations with the EU, After Keir Starmer announced last month that “we need to get closer” to the bloc, and soften public opinion.
The US is looking at new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to force talks with Ukraine – reports
In the last half hour Bloomberg News reported that The US is “planning new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector,” as it seeks to pressure the Kremlin. make peace with Ukraine (£).
Moscow responded that it had not seen the report, and it was looking forward to talks with the US after the Berlin talks over the weekend and on Monday.
Who stands on the EU debt repayment to Ukraine?
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If you want try different scenarios ahead of tomorrow’s debate on Russia’s winter economyYou can use this handy calculator to see what is needed to get the request passed under the so-called qualified majority vote, or QMV (expect to hear more about that in the next 48 hours).
As we know, the opposition is led by Belgium and his outspoken minister Bart de Weverand Bulgaria, Czech Republic, and Malta and against. Italy he also has other doubts (less now?), and Hungarytraditionally, it contradicts everything that can help Ukraine.
Slovakia he is seen leaning against also, he is the Prime Minister Robert Fico saying this morning that he will not support anything that prolongs the war and increases the cost of war.
Last week Fico said “I will not support anything, even if we stay in Brussels until the New Year, which will help finance the war in Ukraine.”
Don’t give them ideas, Robert.
as it is, not enough to stop the idea (unless France changes sides, especially) – but I can only assume that the agents will actually push to vote. When technically possible, it sounds impossible politics.
Let’s see if we get any political signals from the major cities during the afternoon.
Morning opening:
Jakub Krupa
EU leaders are entering the final round of negotiations ahead of a critical European Council meeting this week in Brussels, where he will have to make the difficult decision to use Russia’s frozen economy to repay the loan. Ukraine.
About 24 hours before they start their talk on Thursday, no agreement is in sight, with Belgium continuing to oppose the European Commission’s proposal because it is worried about possible legal problems in Russia.. Much to the dismay of the countries supporting the loan, many countries seem to be skeptical, including Italy.
Technically, the European Council can move forward with a majority of qualified votes, although Belgium is others States oppose the plan. But politically, looking at this process and doing it against the will of the member with the most money can be very difficult. Either way, it can easily end.
President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has just opened a debate at a meeting at the European Parliament, saying “There is nothing more important to protect Europe than to support the security of Ukraine,” to add that “The next few days will be the most important part of making this happen.”
He explained both options that EU leaders have before tomorrow’s meeting – loans or new loans – but emphasized:
“We have to decide which way we want to go, which way we want to go, but one thing is clear. We have to take the decision to give money to Ukraine for the next two years in the European Council. “
Get ready for a long Thursday night, everyone.
In general, von der Leyen told EU lawmakers that “Europe must have its own security.”
He added: “This is not another option.”
Let’s see what the leaders will do this week, then.
I will bring you all the important updates throughout the day.
I am Wednesday, 17 December 2025, and Jakub Krupa here, and this is it Europe Live.
Good Morning.
