British in Europe
@britishineurope.bsky.social
The largest coalition group of UK citizens in EU27/EEA/Switzerland campaigning for citizens' rights, focussing on voting rights & the implementation of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement
www.britishineurope.org
www.britishineurope.org
Our EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower, project on the EU Charter and Withdrawal Agreement rights is now finished. Read about what we achieved and check out our toolkit for Charter and WA Rights here bit.ly/47x6wWF
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Our EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower, project on the EU Charter and Withdrawal Agreement rights is now finished. Read about what we achieved and check out our toolkit for Charter and WA Rights here bit.ly/47x6wWF
What has it been like to participate in the EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower project as a volunteer advocate?
We asked our VAs to tell us how it helped them deepen their expert knowledge of the WA and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Watch the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jihh...
We asked our VAs to tell us how it helped them deepen their expert knowledge of the WA and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Watch the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jihh...
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
What has it been like to participate in the EU-funded Inform, Connect, Empower project as a volunteer advocate?
We asked our VAs to tell us how it helped them deepen their expert knowledge of the WA and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Watch the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jihh...
We asked our VAs to tell us how it helped them deepen their expert knowledge of the WA and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Watch the video here www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jihh...
Backed up by our practical experience in the WA negotiations and cases we have dealt with across the 11 country groups involved in the project, it is the first legal report of its kind focusing on WA implementation for the 1.2 million UK WA beneficiaries in the EU and issues that have arisen.
October 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Backed up by our practical experience in the WA negotiations and cases we have dealt with across the 11 country groups involved in the project, it is the first legal report of its kind focusing on WA implementation for the 1.2 million UK WA beneficiaries in the EU and issues that have arisen.
Our EU-funded ICE (Inform, Connect, Empower) project is ending. We’d like to hear from the UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary community living in the EU about your thoughts on the project so please grab a cuppa and take five minutes to complete it bit.ly/49bF6Ik Deadline midnight CET on 24.10.2025
October 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Our EU-funded ICE (Inform, Connect, Empower) project is ending. We’d like to hear from the UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary community living in the EU about your thoughts on the project so please grab a cuppa and take five minutes to complete it bit.ly/49bF6Ik Deadline midnight CET on 24.10.2025
And see our recommendations for post 12 October 2025 travel. As ever, if you are experiencing problems let us know at info@britishineurope.org and safe travels
October 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
And see our recommendations for post 12 October 2025 travel. As ever, if you are experiencing problems let us know at info@britishineurope.org and safe travels
The EC Commission has issued guidance on the roll-out for UK WA beneficiaries. Follow the instructions here to find it
October 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The EC Commission has issued guidance on the roll-out for UK WA beneficiaries. Follow the instructions here to find it
Read the report and give us your feedback on how WA implementation is going for you five years after the UK left the EU.
As ever, if you have a query about your WA rights contact us at info@britishineurope.org
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
As ever, if you have a query about your WA rights contact us at info@britishineurope.org
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Read the report and give us your feedback on how WA implementation is going for you five years after the UK left the EU.
As ever, if you have a query about your WA rights contact us at info@britishineurope.org
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
As ever, if you have a query about your WA rights contact us at info@britishineurope.org
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
We also asked UK WA beneficiaries in the EU about their awareness of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and how it could help them to access your WA rights and find remedies where their rights may have been breached. Most were well informed but again, there were gaps in knowledge
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We also asked UK WA beneficiaries in the EU about their awareness of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and how it could help them to access your WA rights and find remedies where their rights may have been breached. Most were well informed but again, there were gaps in knowledge
Brexit stripped 1.2 million UK citizens in the EU of fundamental rights. BIE has argued since the start of implementation for more information and awareness campaigns for WA beneficiaries in the EU about their rights. This is an obligation for member states under Article 37 of the WA.
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Brexit stripped 1.2 million UK citizens in the EU of fundamental rights. BIE has argued since the start of implementation for more information and awareness campaigns for WA beneficiaries in the EU about their rights. This is an obligation for member states under Article 37 of the WA.
Worryingly, 40% of respondents were unclear on their future pension rights as WA beneficiaries
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Worryingly, 40% of respondents were unclear on their future pension rights as WA beneficiaries
There are some gaps in knowledge that may be impacting access to rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. Awareness of rights to social security is a concern
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
There are some gaps in knowledge that may be impacting access to rights under the Withdrawal Agreement. Awareness of rights to social security is a concern
Last year over 2000 UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries filled out a survey for the BIE ICE project on their experience of the implementation of the WA as beneficiaries in the EU. We have now published a report on the findings. Generally, implementation is going well but
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
October 3, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Last year over 2000 UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries filled out a survey for the BIE ICE project on their experience of the implementation of the WA as beneficiaries in the EU. We have now published a report on the findings. Generally, implementation is going well but
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
bit.ly/4nEVXIe
And what the rights are of future children of UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries in the EU
September 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
And what the rights are of future children of UK Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries in the EU
See what conditions need to be met
September 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
See what conditions need to be met
Check out who is a core family member and covered by the Withdrawal Agreement
September 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Check out who is a core family member and covered by the Withdrawal Agreement
📌Yesterday, members of British in Europe and @the3million.bsky.social travelled to Brussels to meet with David McCallister MEP, Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee AFET, to discuss WA implementation for both UK citizens in the EU and their EU counterparts in the UK.
June 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
📌Yesterday, members of British in Europe and @the3million.bsky.social travelled to Brussels to meet with David McCallister MEP, Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee AFET, to discuss WA implementation for both UK citizens in the EU and their EU counterparts in the UK.
In case you missed it, we recently shared everything you need to know about the #WithdrawalAgreement rules on absences and why it's so important to upgrade to permanent residence. www.britishineurope.org/articles/175...
June 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
In case you missed it, we recently shared everything you need to know about the #WithdrawalAgreement rules on absences and why it's so important to upgrade to permanent residence. www.britishineurope.org/articles/175...
📌Today we met with Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations.
We talked about Withdrawal Agreement implementation, diaspora issues like family reunification and home fee status for Britons in the EU, and how the Cabinet Office plans to support our community going forward. 🇪🇺🇬🇧
We talked about Withdrawal Agreement implementation, diaspora issues like family reunification and home fee status for Britons in the EU, and how the Cabinet Office plans to support our community going forward. 🇪🇺🇬🇧
May 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📌Today we met with Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations.
We talked about Withdrawal Agreement implementation, diaspora issues like family reunification and home fee status for Britons in the EU, and how the Cabinet Office plans to support our community going forward. 🇪🇺🇬🇧
We talked about Withdrawal Agreement implementation, diaspora issues like family reunification and home fee status for Britons in the EU, and how the Cabinet Office plans to support our community going forward. 🇪🇺🇬🇧
Nearly 30 of us gathered in Athens this week for our #InspireConnectEmpower (ICE) project, sharing experiences, building media skills & learning about life for Brits in Greece under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Great to connect & learn together!
#BritishInEurope #ICEProject #WithdrawalAgreement
Great to connect & learn together!
#BritishInEurope #ICEProject #WithdrawalAgreement
March 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Nearly 30 of us gathered in Athens this week for our #InspireConnectEmpower (ICE) project, sharing experiences, building media skills & learning about life for Brits in Greece under the Withdrawal Agreement.
Great to connect & learn together!
#BritishInEurope #ICEProject #WithdrawalAgreement
Great to connect & learn together!
#BritishInEurope #ICEProject #WithdrawalAgreement
If you need info about your WA rights contact info@britishineurope.org or read our explainers www.britishineurope.org/page/1016442...
If you would like to donate use this link bit.ly/46AWOB3
If you would like to donate use this link bit.ly/46AWOB3
January 31, 2025 at 6:38 PM
If you need info about your WA rights contact info@britishineurope.org or read our explainers www.britishineurope.org/page/1016442...
If you would like to donate use this link bit.ly/46AWOB3
If you would like to donate use this link bit.ly/46AWOB3
Five years ago today the UK left the EU. Two days earlier British in Europe was present in the European Parliament along with our friends from the3million to witness the historic vote that sealed our fate.
January 31, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Five years ago today the UK left the EU. Two days earlier British in Europe was present in the European Parliament along with our friends from the3million to witness the historic vote that sealed our fate.