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Latest Brexit news, information and practical advice from across Europe.
Airport bosses warn EU's new border checks triple waiting times for Brits
European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average.
Why has travelling to the UK become so difficult for British dual nationals?
Our contributor, Emma Pouncey, tells us about her struggles of dealing with British passport bureaucracy and the logistical nightmare associated with being a dual national, which affects Brits with citizenship of any other European country.
EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028
The end of a Brexit 'grace period' on university fees in 2028 means that British passport holders living in the EU will no longer qualify for home fees and could pay three times as much.
Switzerland and UK conclude 'modernised' free trade deal talks
Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, Bern said Monday, saying the deal would boost legal certainty for businesses in both countries.
What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit and how Brexit caused a 'red tape nightmare'
In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at what will be up for discussion when top EU and British diplomats next meet and we hear from more readers - and the Spanish press - on the problems caused by Brexit.
What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit... if it takes place?
The next EU-UK summit was set to take place in July but has had to be postponed due to political manoeuverings in London. So when will it take place and what's on the agenda?
Would Europe take the UK back and how did Brexit hit the lives of Brits in Europe?
It's been 10 years since the Brexit referendum precipitated the Uk's acrimonious divorce fro EU. In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at whether the EU would have Britain back and how it's affected the lives of UK nationals in Europe.
Tell us: 10 years on, how has Brexit affected your life in France?
It's now 10 years since the UK voted to leave the EU, an event that had seismic consequences for many British people - we want to hear how it has affected lives in France.
Would the EU take Britain back?
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK is experiencing a form of "divorce regret" with surveys showing most Britons now believe leaving the European Union was a mistake.
France refuses entry to hundreds of Brits
France refused entry to 200 British citizens in 2025, latest EU data shows, with most refused because they either did not have the correct paperwork or had previously over-stayed the 90-day limit.
EU tightens rules for Brits travelling to Europe with pets
The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit.
UK signs deal to rejoin EU's Erasmus student exchange scheme
The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc's Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure.
UK needs stronger ties with EU due to 'dangerous world', Starmer says
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that Britain needs to forge a "closer partnership" with the European Union on defence, security and the economy, citing the war in the Middle East.
Europe, UK seek closer ties a decade after Brexit
Ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit, Britain and the European Union must close ranks in an increasingly unstable world, their leaders said on Saturday.
How Brits who arrived in Germany before Brexit can get permanent residency
British people who were living in Germany by the end of 2020 have their residence rights protected under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Here's how they can get permanent residency according to an immigration expert.
EU announces plan to extend 90-day rule for certain non-EU workers
The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers.
French parliament considering bill to allow UK-trained doctors to practice in France
Five years on from the end of the Brexit transition period and hundreds of UK-trained doctors are still "in limbo", waiting for their professional qualifications to be recognised, the French parliament has heard.
'Don't miss out': Why Brits in Europe should upgrade their post-Brexit residence permits
It’s been five years since the end of the post-Brexit transition period and for many British citizens living in the EU this means 2026 will be the time to upgrade to a permanent residence card. But what happens if you forget or leave it late to apply?
'Brexit is not done': How Britons in Europe are still fighting for their rights
Five years on from the end of free movement, Britons living throughout Europe are still dealing with the consequences of Brexit. Fiona Godfrey, from British in Europe, tells The Local the battle to secure rights is still ongoing and that things could get more complicated.
EU, UK and Spain agree next step for Gibraltar's Brexit treaty
Almost a decade after the Brexit referendum, the EU, UK and Spain have moved forward with a treaty to end Gibraltar's legal limbo.
UK set to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme from 2027
Britain is set to rejoin the European Union's Erasmus student exchange programme, which it left almost five years ago following Brexit, UK media reported late Tuesday.
Spain proposes short-stay work visa exemption scheme with UK
The Spanish government has proposed a mutual work visa exemption scheme with the United Kingdom in a bid to bypass post-Brexit bureaucracy and boost economic relations between the two countries.
Inside Spain: Demand for Spanish residency still strong post-Brexit
Spain's British population keeps growing even though Brexit made it considerably harder for them to move here on a whim. New Eurostat data shows that Spain clearly outweighs all other EU nations when it comes to first-time residency permits issued to Brits.