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Just how guaranteed are the rights of Britons living in Europe?
With the UK government prepared to override parts of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and the EU responding by launching legal action on Thursday, should Britons in the EU be worried about their future rights?
Living in Europe: An update from the team at The Local
There's no doubt living, working and moving around Europe has become far more challenging in recent months. For all of us.
In Depth: How Europe is ramping up new lockdown measures to fight coronavirus pandemic
The European Union agreed to close its external borders as countries ramped up their lockdown measures in a bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Here's a look at how countries are tackling the crisis.
MAP: How the spread of coronavirus has hit countries across Europe
UPDATED: These interactive maps show how the outbreak of coronavirus has hit countries across Europe – and specific regions in particular.
EU or non-EU? Which passport queue should Brits use after Brexit?
Brexit might have become reality, but Brits shouldn't experience any changes to travel within the EU until the end of the year. Although don't be surprised if officials, perhaps unwittingly try to usher you into the wrong passport queue.
Brits living in Europe: How does it feel to be leaving the EU?
With Brexit now a formality please take a fe seconds to let us now your feelings about Britain's departure from the EU and how you feel about the future.
'Bitter truth': EU chief pours cold water on idea of Brits keeping EU citizenship after Brexit
The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen might have been positive about the idea of 'associate EU citizenship' for Brits after Brexit but then explained the "bitter truth".
'Goodbye Erasmus': Brits express anger after UK votes against much-loved EU student scheme
Britons who have studied around Europe have expressed anger and incredulity after the UK parliament voted not to seek to negotiate to continue the Erasmus student exchange programme after Brexit.
Brexit: Britons in Europe urged to look on bright side of 'devastating' UK election result
Britons in Europe were on Friday having to get used to the idea that "Brexit was happening and nothing was going to stop it now". But they were also urged to look at the positive aspect of the UK election result.
Freedom of movement: How Brexit is costing young Britons seasonal jobs in Europe
Fears over Brexit and the subsequent end of freedom of movement for UK workers has led to a dramatic loss of seasonal jobs at ski resorts and holiday destinations in Europe, new research has found.
Europe & You: 'We're invisible' - How you feel about being cut out of the crucial general election
In this week's round-up of Brexit-related news for Britons around Europe we focus on how you feel at being cut out of such a crucial general election, and also hear from one family who decided to get out of Britain while they can for health reasons.
Have Your Say: Should ALL Britons in the EU be eligible to vote in the UK general election?
Thousands of Britons living in the EU won't be able to vote in the crucial UK General Election on December 12th, because of the 15-year rule. Do you think that's wrong? Tell us how it feels to lose the right to vote.
EU27 fail to agree length of Brexit extension for UK
The EU27 member states on Friday were unable to come to an agreement on the length of the Brexit extension Brussels would offer the UK, with the French reportedly the most reluctant to back a delay until January.
REMINDER: What the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement means for British citizens in Europe
With Boris Johnson's Brexit deal now looking likely to get through parliament here's a reminder of exactly what it means for Britons in Europe.
Europe & You newsletter: Government's no-deal Brexit letters to Brits around Europe cause alarm
Brits around Europe are steadily receiving communication from the British government regarding the impact of a no-deal Brexit, but far from reassuring the recipients the letters are causing alarm.
Brexit: Why won't the EU act to protect the rights of Britons in Europe?
While the British government appears to have cottoned on to the importance of protecting the citizens' rights of Brits in the EU and EU citizens in the UK, Brussels appears reluctant to act. Five million people living in limbo are in need of action.
Britons in Europe denied vote in EU elections urged to help legal campaign
British citizens living in the EU who were unable to vote in the recent European elections due to problems with postal or proxy votes are urged to share their experience in order to help boost a possible legal campaign.