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Press Release: Covid-19 and Brexit make Social Security, Residence and Entry rights key concerns in the 2020 Annual Trends Report
In 2020, the COVID-19 crisis and Brexit had an enormous impact on the movement of citizens and businesses within the…
EU Rights Clinic Petition Urges the European Parliament to Ensure Stronger Protection of Citizens’ Rights After Brexit
This week, the EU Rights Clinic, ECAS and 80 signatories submitted a petition calling the European Parliament to immediate action,…
Press Release: Pension, entry and residence rights are key concerns in the 2017 Annual Trends Report
Topics related to social security rights continued to be the most problematic for EU citizens. Enquiries related to residence rights…
EU Rights Clinic Calls for Further Protections of Citizens’ Rights in Phase 2 of Brexit Negotiations
The EU Rights Clinic has submitted a letter to President of the European Council Donald Tusk calling on the Council…
Press Release: EU Rights Clinic Refers Sweden to Commission for Breach of Free Movement Rules
Today, the EU Rights Clinic has submitted a complaint to the European Commission against Sweden for the refusal of the…
Press Release: What Do Citizens Want From Brexit? – Free Movement, Healthcare and Non-Discrimination
Restrictions to the right of free movement are the biggest concern for both EU and UK citizens, who value the…
Press Release: ECAS Welcomes Timmermans’ Announcement to Revise the ECI Regulation
In a speech at the annual European Citizens´ Initiative Day (ECI Day) on 11 April 2017, European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans…
5 Takeaways on Brexit: No ‘Best Alternative’ to EU Membership for Citizens’ Rights
There is no ‘best alternative’ to EU membership for EU citizens in the UK and vice versa once the UK…
Press Release: ECAS to Launch Triple A for Citizens Pan-European Network
ECAS will launch the Triple A for Citizens – Access to information, Advice and Active help - pan-European network today, establishing…
Press release: ECAS calls for a Brussels ‘wake-up’ after Brexit outcome
Today is a historical juncture for Europe. The nightmare feared by many in the past few months has become true.…