Brexit
Latest Brexit news, information and practical advice from Austria.
'I chose to naturalise': How life in Austria has changed for Brits since Brexit
The Brexit vote happened more than 10 years ago, with the UK leaving the EU in 2020. However, the effects are still being felt across Europe, including in Austria. British residents told us how life has changed for them in the last decade.
'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit?
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that exist?
The verdict: Would your life change if the UK rejoined the EU?
The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.
'Status quo not good enough': UK and EU set new date for key summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.
'Deportation is last resort': What problems are Brits in Austria facing over Brexit residence permits?
Brits who lived in Austria before the end of the Brexit transition period were able to keep their residency rights, but many people have faced hurdles. We spoke with rights' groups and the Interior Ministry to look at what's happening in Austria.
'We won't change approach': EU wants actions from UK, rather than words
After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.
Rejoining the EU is among options for future ties, says UK prime minister
Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".
IN NUMBERS: How many Britons have residency permits across Europe?
Of the 920,000 British citizens who had a residence permit in EU countries at the end of 2025 most of them are concentrated in three countries, new data has revealed.
Will EU Commission step in as Brexit Brits face deportation?
In our latest newsletter for Brits in Europe we look at how Sweden has come under fire for ordering elderly Brits to leave the country, a new EU banking law that may impact you and the latest travel news British nationals need to know.
Your key questions answered about the Schengen area's 90-day rule
The EU/Schengen area's '90-day' rule is a complicated one that causes much confusion for travellers - here we answer some of the most common questions from readers of The Local.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.