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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.
How Brits in Austria can upgrade their Article 50 residence cards
British nationals in Austria are being encouraged to upgrade their post-Brexit "Article 50" cards in order to gain permanent residency in the country.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Can my British child born in Austria get an 'Article 50' residency card?
British parents in Austria may wonder if their children born after Brexit can obtain an Article 50 residency permit. Under certain conditions, children of UK nationals with Article 50 status can apply - but strict deadlines and documentation requirements apply.
Cross-border driving fines set for return after EU-UK 'reset'
British motorists caught speeding in Europe – and European drivers caught in the UK – may soon receive an unwelcome surprise on their return home following the recent "reset deal" between the EU and the UK.
From e-gates to Erasmus: What was agreed in new post Brexit EU-UK deal?
From allowing Britons travelling to Europe to use e-gates at passport control, and an agreement to allow pets to travel more easily, plus a promise to rejoin Erasmus, the new EU-UK deal had many elements that will affect both Britons and Europeans.
EU and UK reach deal to reset fraught post-Brexit relations
Britain and the European Union on Monday reached a landmark deal setting out closer ties on defence and trade, launching a new chapter after the UK's acrimonious exit from the bloc five years ago.
After Brexit: What's at stake in the landmark UK-EU summit?
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is hosting EU chiefs at a summit on Monday, the first of its kind since Brexit, as he tries to deepen relations with the bloc.
More than 120,000 Brits naturalised in European countries since Brexit vote
More than 120,000 Britons were naturalised in European countries since the 2016 Brexit referendum, according to the latest data on citizenship acquisition published by Eurostat.
It's five years since Brexit but problems lie ahead for Brits in Europe
January 31st 2025 marks five years since Britain officially left the European Union. While many issues have been resolved for Britons living throughout Europe, there are still hurdles and headaches ahead, explains Claudia Delpero.
'Brexit reset': Why majority of EU citizens want closer ties with the UK
More than eight years after the UK's Brexit vote, a majority of EU citizens would like a closer relationship with Britain and many Brits are now prepared to ditch their Brexit red lines, a new survey has revealed.
EXPLAINED: What happens if you overstay your 90-day limit in Austria?
Visitors to Austria from certain non-EU countries like the US and UK are subject to the 90-day rule, which states that they can only stay for 90 days out of 180. But how strictly is this rule enforced - and what happens if you end up overstaying?
REVEALED: Thousands of Britons still moving to EU countries despite Brexit
More than 42,000 British citizens moved to EU countries in 2023, with the largest groups recorded in Spain, France and Germany, according to data published recently by the EU statistical office Eurostat.
What Labour's UK election win could mean for Brits in Europe
The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has swept into Downing Street in a landslide victory. But how will a Labour government affect Brits in Europe? And what, if anything, will the former 'Remainer' do about Brexit?
INTERVIEW: 'A lot of people think Brexit is done, but it's not for Brits in Europe'
A new project from citizens campaign group British in Europe aims to empower Brits in the EU to advocate for their post-Brexit rights. The Local spoke to BiE chair Jane Golding about the problems British citizens face in Europe and why the project is still needed.
EES: When will Europe's new passport system be launched?
It's already been postponed several times but could Europe's new biometric Entry/Exit border system (EES) be delayed again? Here's what we know so far about the start date for the new system.
How will the new app for Europe's EES border system work?
With Europe set to introduce its new Entry/Exit biometric border system (EES) in the autumn there has been much talk about the importance of a new app designed to help avoid delays. But how will it work and when will it be ready?
What Brits in Europe need to know about UK's new minimum income rules
From Thursday April 11th it will become harder for Britons living in Europe to move back to the UK with their foreign partner and family because the minimum salary threshold rises steeply.
'I feel exiled': How Brits in Europe are locked abroad with foreign partners
Britons and their European families are being divided or simply unable to move back to the UK because of strict income requirements, which are now set to rise steeply. Two British nationals in Europe tell The Local how the rules have impacted them.