The European Commission has decided to take legal action against the British government for alleged violations of EU citizens’ rights in the UK, creating uncertainty around Keir Starmer’s efforts to reset post-Brexit relations.
This move comes after the commission referred the UK government to the European Court of Justice for failing to safeguard EU citizens’ rights in the UK following Brexit.
According to the commission, there are ongoing issues with how European law is being implemented in the UK, impacting EU nationals protected under the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
While complaints about EU citizens’ rights have been raised since 2011, formal legal action began in May 2020 and has intensified due to concerns over protecting over 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK post-Brexit.
Instances of EU citizens facing entry denials or deportation orders upon returning from trips abroad have raised alarms, prompting scrutiny from authorities.
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Recent concerns raised by the Independent Monitoring Authority regarding documentation for EU citizens further highlight these issues.
In response to this legal action, a government spokesperson emphasized that these cases pertain to past periods and declined further comment on ongoing proceedings.
2024-12-16 12:53:05
Article from www.theguardian.com