Brexit

UK bid to rejoin EU: ‘so many bumps in the road’

Cambridge professor says UK would have to negotiate terms

UK could rejoin EU in coming decade, says French think tank expert

November 20 talks offer a chance for a ‘new horizon-setting summit’ on UK-EU relations, Sébastien Maillard tells The Connexion

Rejoining the EU would reopen doors for Britons in France, but ‘a long tail to Brexit’ remains

Sociologist Michaela Benson warns that the lost opportunities and the damaged sense of belonging cannot simply be reversed

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Burnham’s UK debate on rejoining EU marks ‘significant break’, says Sorbonne Nouvelle professor

Pauline Schnapper says, however, it is far from certain that the EU would grant the same sort of status that Britain had before

France would favour gradual UK return to EU, says Sciences Po professor

‘British society needed to go through Brexit to realise that Britain is a European country’

French senator: 'We are very pleased about the UK wanting closer links with the EU'

Olivier Cadic says a return of the UK 'would change everything'

‘It is such a relief to hear UK PM Andy Burnham talking this way’

Groups representing Britons in France have welcomed the prospect of a UK return to the EU

UK bid to rejoin EU likely to be welcomed by France, say experts

Remarks from UK prime minister Andy Burnham represent major change but many challenges remain

The EU and UK flags fly in from of the UK parliament

Could there be future benefits retaliation in France in wake of possible Reform win in UK?

Reader worries about tit-for-tat legislation

French finance minister becomes latest to back UK rejoining EU

‘Come back, anytime,’ said Mr Lescure, but what would rejoining look like?

‘Welcome back’: Macron would support UK attempts to rejoin EU

French President and Spanish Prime Minister would be open to UK returning to bloc, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens door to closer links

Puzzle with national flag of Great Britain and France split

Brexit may have been better for Britain than France thinks

Reader says timing was right but the UK could have gained more

Pressure mounts on Burnham to deepen UK-EU ties

Talks on issue likely at upcoming UK-EU summit

Hand drawing a red line between the UK and EU

Brexit was about sovereignty, not economic gain

Readers debate the legacy of the split

Brexit campaign group closes down 10 years after formation

Brexpats – Hear Our Voice was created the day after the referendum

40,000 residency card renewals proceed smoothly in the main

There is a standardised process for prefectures to use but not all are doing so

90/180 days rule: readers tell of impacts on health and on family and working life

Rule affects Britons post-Brexit as well as other non-EU citizens such as Americans

Brexit residency card renewals: 12 confusion points and solutions

We look at timing for applications, documents needed (and not needed) and what rights if card is delayed

UK-EU talks raise hopes of easing post-Brexit rules for Britons in France

Several proposals and plans could ease some post-Brexit complications

Britons lack awareness of their Withdrawal Agreement rights in France, survey finds

Fewer than 60% of respondents to the British in Europe survey were familiar with pension entitlements post-Brexit

List: how to apply for Brexit card renewals in different areas of France

An increasing number of prefectures have online procedures, but some are yet to provide information

Brexit card renewals in France: which prefectures have already set up websites?

Calvados, Lot and Dordogne are among the areas where British residents can use new simple procedure

A stock photo of a WA residency card and a red line drawn between the UK and the EU on a map

How to renew a five-year Brexit WA residency card online in France

Interior Ministry asked prefectures to set up standardised sites: several, but by no means all, have now done so

France’s Interior Ministry clarifies new EES border rules

We share official answers on phased rollout, Parafe gate use for residency card and visa holders, and plans for a pre-registration app for visitors to France

Is it still possible to apply for a ‘Brexit’ card to live in France?

There are special pathways for retirees to move to France

Survey asks Britons in France to share post-Brexit experiences

Online poll - which is open until July 11 - looks at their residency status and associated rights five years after transition period

State appeals ruling that restored EU voting rights to Briton in France

Lawyers had hoped the recent judgement would be final

France must pay €5,000 to Briton who wins back right to vote post-Brexit

Ruling by local court was ‘incredibly brave’, says British retiree who lost her vote in France post-Brexit

Briton wins right to be on EU electoral roll in historic French court ruling

The order is the first of its kind since Brexit

New UK-EU deal: What could change for Britons in France?

Erasmus, youth scheme, food, pets, borders… the new ‘partnership’ is wide-ranging

a French residence permit or brexit withdrawal card inset against Lyon departmental prefecture

How young Britons in France can get a residency card at 18

The children of Brexit Withdrawal Agreement card holders need to apply for the right to stay

Letters: Brexit benefits for Britons in France

Connexion readers share their experiences

Split image of French border and brexit withdrawal agreement card

Brexit Withdrawal Agreement cards: French residency requirement rules

You can lose the right to stay in France if you are away for too long

Comment: Brexit hit French residents hard but was it a no-win for everyone?

Columnist Nick Inman says it is time for Leave supporters to take stock

Guide dog associations angry over post-Brexit fees to visit France

Owners face increased costs and bureaucracy to travel across the Channel

Wife’s struggle to join Brexit-card husband in France

She has only just received an acknowledgement slip for her application despite applying towards the beginning of the year

Letters: UK residents in France defend Michel Barnier’s Brexit stance

He ‘expressed the same opinion as the majority of Brits,’ say Connexion readers

Uk and EU flags outside parliament in Westminster

Letters: Frenchman Barnier still does not get Brexit

Connexion reader says the EU's chief negotiator clearly fails to see why Britain voted to leave the European Union

Are there import charges on a magazine sent from the UK to France?

There is a different treatment depending on whether magazines contain samples and ‘goodies’ or not

Permanent residency cards in France: 2024 renewal rules

We also look at the situation with Brexit Withdrawal Agreement cards

British retiree in France to take Brexit case to human rights court

Alice Bouilliez and her lawyers will appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after a recent EU court setback

UK rejects EU’s youth mobility offer citing ‘free movement’ concerns

Westminster has declined a proposal to make it easier for young Britons to study and work in the EU or vice versa

EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s

Labour says this looks too much like a return to pre-Brexit free movement and it has ‘no plans’ to negotiate such a deal. The UK government does not want an EU-wide scheme.

Britons told to check passports as more people denied travel to EU

Hundreds of travellers, including those on their way to visit family in France and second homes, reported to be blocked by 10-year rule

Pressure grows to allow foreigners a vote in French local elections

Campaigners are joining forces to get non-EU residents’ rights back on the political agenda

Can I take my dog on a cross-channel UK-France ferry?

There are different regulations for taking animals on a ferry based on whether you are going from France to the UK or the UK to France

Driving: When do you need to swap foreign licence for French licence?

Rules vary depending on where your licence was first issued and, in the case, of Britons when

How will new border checks affect British residents of France?

The first of the new systems EES is set to start in autumn 2024 and the second Etias six months later

How many residency cards are being issued to Britons post-Brexit?

We look at the latest available figures

Will France's new language rules affect Brexit residency cards?

A number of visas required to live in France have been affected by the new immigration law

Six tips to accept Brexit into your French life with serenity

Columnist Cynthia Spillman waited 60 years to move to France - then Brexit happened. This is how she deals with it

France second-home visas: when is ruling due and when could it start?

The nine ‘sages’ of the Conseil constitutionnel are set to scrutinise the immigration law this week

Can I hire a car in France with a UK driving licence?

Additional paperwork may be required for those without a French licence

Second homes – France’s automatic visa plan: the next steps

Easy visits scheme for Britons will take some time so it is advisable not to put off visa applications this year

‘We must help ease 90/180 rule for owners of French second-homes’

Senator from Savoie calls for your feedback on why more flexibility would benefit France

Why are Americans not part of second-home easy visit plan in France?

Many Britons have written to French lawmakers over difficulties after Brexit

Immigration law rejected in France: is this the end of it?

Out of three possible options the government has chosen to call a ‘mixed commission’ of MPs and senators to look at the text

UK’s new immigration plan would bar many UK-French families

Couples would need to demonstrate income of at least £38,700 – more than double the current amount

Are Britons making a lot of demands on French prefectures?

We clarify which French officials are having to deal with different British applications post-Brexit

Update on plan to ease second-home visits and sample French MP letter

We look at progress in parliament on the ‘automatic visa’ law and a positive email from a majority party MP. We also provide detailed help for writing to your MP

Second-home Britons urged to ask their French MP for visa plan support

We explain what the Senate has put forward for British second-home owners and what goes to MPs on December 11 for final debate

Normandy senator: British homeowners should not be penalised by Brexit

Britons are ‘perfectly integrated’, says politician who presented automatic visa scheme to the senators

‘Life-changing’: Second-home owners on French Senate’s visa support

Questions still remain despite the positive feedback from Britons who face different visiting rules post-Brexit

Five-year visa plan for second-home owners in France advances

Senator has submitted the proposal via an amendment to a forthcoming immigration bill. It would impact all non-EU nationalities

Ministry answers queries on under-18s and travel to and from France

We spoke to the French Interior Ministry to clear up the confusion over non-EU under-18s’ travel

What is the best way to send a small parcel from France to the UK?

The national postal service offers two main ways to send parcels internationally

Nationality, residency cards, visas: what French Senate kept in bill

We look at key points which have been voted on so far in the proposed immigration reform

Brexit: The real impact of 90/180 rule on second-home owners in France

Britons share how the rolling limit is affecting their lives, jobs and family

Britons with French second homes ‘should get automatic long-stay visa’

A senator is proposing this as an amendment to an immigration bill which is due to be debated next week

French senator waits to hear over plea for second-home Britons

Senator for Savoie is arguing for a special status for owners who bought pre-Brexit

EU court to rule on Briton's right to vote in EU elections

The case is brought by a retired British civil servant fighting to reinstate her voting rights post Brexit

The EU's 90/180-day rule: How does it work for visitors to France

How does EU's 90/180-day rule work when visiting France?

The 90/180-day rule impacts non-EU citizens visiting France, including Britons, Americans, New Zealanders, and others.

Visa for British second-home owners in France: How often can we apply?

British visitors are starting to make use of visas to spend extended time in France, post-Brexit. We answer a recent reader question on calculating visa and other visiting periods

Residency and travel: Confusion over French rules for non-EU under-18s

Families still report issues over residency cards and DCEM travel documents

90-day rule blocks Monty Python Eric Idle attending Paris premiere

The EU visiting limit is also causing issues for UK removal firms