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- The European Commission announced Britain can rejoin the Erasmus+ program for the first time since Brexit.
- Nick Thomas-Symonds, the UK government's EU relations officer, called it a "huge win" for young people.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer initiated the rapprochement and pledged to reinstate Erasmus+ ahead of the 2024 election.
- The UK Department for Education says Erasmus+ will cost £570 million in 2027/28, with a 30% discount for non-EU countries.
