EU sets out its position on Citizens’ Rights

The European Commission has published details of its negotiating position in relation to the rights of EU citizens following Brexit. Read more.

7 June 2017

The European Commission has published details of its negotiating position in relation to the rights of EU citizens following Brexit.

In its working paper “Essential Principles on Citizens’ Rights”, the European Commission has set out a number of stated aims, designed to protect the rights of everyone who has exercised their right to free movement under EU law. Read a full summary of its position in the briefing paper below.