Brits Abroad

Heart and land Brexpats are and remain European citizens

Michel Barnier said, last week,that among the thorny issues to be resolved by the negotiators in charge of the future relations after Brexit, between the European Union and the United Kingdom, is that of the status of British citizens residing in the territory of the European Union, the "Brexpats" [Latin: Ex Patria, Out of Country]. Until now, we had hardly...

Published on 28 Sep 2020

Brexpats remain European citizens

According to Michel Barnier, the status of British citizens residing on the territory of the European Union, the "Brexpats", is a thorny issue to be resolved with the United Kingdom. Anyone who comes into contact with Brexpats knows their distress. The withdrawal of the United Kingdom is creating many uncertainties. The right to reside in the country of residence, sometimes...

Published on 10 Sep 2020

Brits Abroad

Renew's European Co-ordinator Terry Knott on the reality of Brits living in the EU27. It’s not generally known that there are some 1.3 million (upper estimate 2.1 million) British passport holders in the other (currently) 27 countries, of the EU. The majority are based, inevitably, in the four big nations: Germany, France, Spain and Italy, but there are still lots...

Published on 06 Sep 2020

Protecting the human rights of British people abroad

Protecting the human rights of British people abroad Human rights are a cornerstone of the British way of life. They are the fundamental freedoms that belong to every one of us. No country has a completely flawless record when it comes to human rights, but some offer greater protections to their citizens than others. In the UK, a robust set...

Published on 02 Sep 2020