| Author (Person) | Smismans, Stijn |
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| Series Title | The Conversation |
| Series Details | 19.06.17 |
| Publication Date | 19/06/2017 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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Article discusses the issue of the rights of the 3m EU citizens in the UK and the 1.5m British citizens in the EU as the parties begin to negotiate in June 2017 for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. The author argues that 'And since the proposed negotiation method is based on the principle that 'nothing is agreed until everything is agreed', the fate of 4.5m people depends on the very uncertain outcome of negotiations on all other withdrawal issues. If negotiations fail, these citizens fall into a complete legal limbo. This is morally unacceptable. In order to avoid such a dramatic situation, the negotiation on citizens’ rights needs to be ringfenced from all other Brexit issues. A separate citizens’ rights agreement must be established under Article 50. It’s legally possible if the political will is there'. |
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| Source Link | https://theconversation.com/how-to-protect-4-5m-people-from-becoming-brexit-bargaining-chips-79643 |
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| Countries / Regions | Europe, United Kingdom |
