Explainer: Using a UK driving licence as a British resident of France British residents of Spain have been banned from driving on their UK licences after Brexit. We explain why and clarify the situation for French residents
France should ‘let UK deal with migrants’ in Navy ship row A French MP has said France should stop all controls on migrants, in retaliation to the UK’s plans to deploy Royal Navy ships to patrol French fishing boats
Brexit: Stockpiling in UK causes delays at Calais border Fears of no-deal Brexit cause stockpiling in the UK at unprecedented levels, and severe delays at the French border Pensioners in France should apply for new UK Ehic We’re getting closer to a deal, says former UK ambassador Brexit: new residency cards will be sent direct to your home
Brexit residency card website: when it will open France is to open a website in October for Britons already living here to apply for the new obligatory residency cards.
Brexit: "politicians must listen to businesses" A good Brexit deal this year is key to the future of UK-France trade worth €100billion a year, says the president of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Brexit card site open in October: How to prove residency? All Britons living in France before the end of the transition must apply for new “Brexit deal” cards to benefit from the Withdrawal Agreement.
Q&A: Your Brexit deal card queries We answer below a selection of the many queries we have received about the new residency cards. Some details of the new system were not available on going to press and the site itself was not open, but it was due to launch at the beginning of July.
Ed Llewellyn: what the EU exit means for residents in France Every month the British Ambassador to France, Ed Llewellyn, shares an insight into his role.
The Oxford professor hoping to save Britons’ EU rights An Oxford professor who lives in France is due to receive a reply this month about his legal case which argued for all Britons born before Brexit, wherever they live, to maintain EU citizenship.
Brexit: second home-owners campaign for long stays A campaign by holiday home-owners, campervan enthusiasts, and others who enjoy long visits to France is gaining support after lobbying MPs.
Covid-19: Brexit chief negotiators in isolation UK’s Brexit negotiator, David Frost, has been put in quarantine after showing Covid-19 symptoms.
UK’s immigration stance worrying, says French MEP The UK’s hardline stance on immigration is “worrying”, former French Europe minister Nathalie Loiseau, who is now an MEP, has told Connexion .
11-month talks race begins between EU and Britain An 11-month transition period begins when the UK leaves the European Union on January 31, with the negotiated deal protecting most rights for existing British residents in France in place. ‘Treat Britons in EU well’ say MEPs Brexit and Britons in France - 02/2019 updates EU/UK impasse means no-deal Brexit closer than ever
Campaigners and MPs ask EU to ring-fence rights The Co-Chairwoman of the British in Europe (BiE) campaign group for Britons abroad joined British MPs and lords at a meeting with the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator to ask for the citizens’ rights part of the deal to be ring-fenced. New delay to Brexit buys you more time UK: Cancel-Brexit petition will make no difference Maybe now we can create a better social Europe France gears up for no-deal Brexit France and UK clear confusion for Britons abroad
Deal, no deal, no Brexit? 2019 will be a big year This will be a significant year for Britons in France – from the start of a new tax system to (it is hoped) the long-awaited end of the 15-year voting rule for British elections, and a fast-approaching Brexit day (assuming it is not all called off). We look at some of the changes in store for France this year
‘Britons in France are the victims of Brexit’ In an exclusive interview, former UK ambassador Lord Ricketts tells Connexion how Britons living in France are victims of Brexit, saying he strongly believes that leaving the EU is wrong.
What did lord Lawson do wrong? Reading the letters sent in to Connexion criticising Nigel Lawson because of his comments concerning obtaining a carte de séjour made me feel ashamed to be British!
Health rights will remain after Brexit The Connexion article Pensioners told healthcare rights run out on Brexit Day (September edition) contains inaccuracies.
Problems and possibilities with Brexit Connexion readers give their opinion on the impact and implications of Brexit
Deadline looms, EU refers to ‘cliff edge’ exit The EU has stepped up preparations for a possible ‘no deal’ scenario with time very tight before the deadline for having a complete exit deal agreed before the next European Council summit on October 18.
Case that ‘could end Brexit’ heard today A French lawyer’s case attacking the basis of the Brexit negotiations is being heard this morning in the General Court of the EU in Luxembourg.