Guernsey 'likely to be in UK-EU agreements'

Guernsey could be included in an EU youth migration scheme, among other agreements forged by the UK and European Union, the island's most senior politician has announced.

It would mean that young islanders could study, live and work in the European Union and young Europeans could do the same in Guernsey.

Deputy Lindsay de Sausmarez said the Policy and Resources Committee was in discussions with the UK government about including the bailiwick in "relevant parts" of the UK-EU reset.

She said the islands could also be included in another agreement to make it easier to export animal and plant-based products.

"We are seeking inclusion of the whole bailiwick in that agreement, and the UK government has confirmed that this outcome is a high priority," de Sausmarez said.

"The negotiations are reaching their final stages.

"The agreement is due to take effect in 2027, so we will ensure that businesses in the agri-food sector have the information they need to prepare in good time."

This week marks 10 years since the UK voted to leave the European Union in the Brexit referendum.

Before then, Channel Islanders were able to live, work and study in Europe without a visa under an agreement to the UK's membership of the bloc, called Protocol Three.

The current Labour government previously said it wanted to forge closer economic ties with the EU.

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