February 8, 2020

The EU’s chief negotiator has insisted actual progress on Britain’s divorce bill, citizens’ rights and the Irish border is “essential” earlier than discussing a transitional deal. Prime Minister Theresa May announced that the UK wouldn’t seek permanent membership of the one market or the customs union after leaving the EU 4 5 and promised to repeal the European Communities Act of 1972 and incorporate existing European Union legislation into UK domestic law 6 A brand new authorities division, the Department for Exiting the European Union (DExEU), was created in July 2016, with Eurosceptic David Davis appointed its first Secretary of State.

Whether or not Britain can safe extra flexible terms for existing expatriates in Europe depends on the concessions agreed for EU residents dwelling within the UK. As it stands, Theresa Might’s government is reluctant to extend the automated right to return to EU residents who depart Britain for more … Read the rest