SOLVIT... not

I am writing with respect to SOLVIT (the European Commission mediation service for EU rights breached by public authorities in EU countries).

Published Thursday 13 February 2020 - 16:39 Modified Thursday 13 February 2020 - 16:39

I am a UK national, resident in France for 18 years, and I used SOLVIT to resolve a long-term residency card issue.

What a shame there may be no support for UK nationals who come up against any bureaucratic obstacles after Brexit.

Martin FIRTH, by email

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