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British Nationals Abroad: EU Countries

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 88908

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with European Union counterparts on the residency rights of UK citizens in the EU.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Residency in the EU is primarily a matter for individual Member States, but ministers and officials frequently engage with a range of Member State counterparts to advocate for the rights and interests of British citizens living and working across the EU.

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