EU presses UK to guarantee discounted university tuition fees for European students

The EU is pressing the UK for a commitment to discounted tuition fees for European students ahead of a summit, with potential impacts on other agreements. Six member states oppose delaying the tuition fee deal, linking it to a food and drink agreement worth billions to the UK economy. The EU seeks to revert to pre-Brexit tuition rates for EU students, while the UK government has indicated a willingness to invest in discounted fees. However, the EU is not ready to finalize the Made in Europe industrial program, which complicates negotiations. A partnership on strategic industries is also proposed, focusing on steel and defense.