EU Sues UK Over Brexit Treaty Breach on Free Movement

[Social Media]

 

The European Commission has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom, accusing it of violating the terms of the Brexit agreement. This marks the first significant clash between Brussels and London since Keir Starmer's government took office. At the heart of the dispute is Britain’s alleged failure to uphold EU law concerning the free movement of people.  

 

Under the Brexit deal, finalized when the UK officially left the European Union in early 2020, both sides agreed to protect the rights of citizens who had already settled across their respective borders. This meant European nationals and their families living in the UK were to retain their rights to reside, work, and study, while British nationals would have equivalent rights within EU member states. However, the European Commission contends that Britain has not fully complied with these provisions, and has taken the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ).  

 

Although Brexit formally ended the UK's obligation to adhere to EU law, certain aspects of the withdrawal agreement remain under the jurisdiction of the ECJ. This arrangement has been a contentious issue, particularly among pro-Brexit politicians in Britain, who view the continued influence of the European court as undermining UK sovereignty.  

 

In a strongly worded statement, the European Commission criticized the UK’s “shortcomings” in implementing the agreement, asserting that these failures continue to negatively impact EU citizens. "After carefully assessing the replies of the United Kingdom, the Commission maintains that several elements of the grievances remain unaddressed, including on the rights of workers and the rights of extended family members,” the statement read.

 

The Commission emphasized that the violations in question occurred at the end of 2020, shortly after the transition period concluded. It noted that Britain’s actions, or lack thereof, have left unresolved issues that affect the lives of many EU nationals.  

 

As the legal dispute unfolds, it underscores the ongoing tensions and complexities in post-Brexit relations, with both sides striving to navigate the challenges of maintaining commitments while asserting their respective interests.

 

Based on a report by Politico 2024-12-17

 

 

 

[jippytum]

Never mind Starmer is doing his utmost to retract Brexit. 

[soalbundy]

Just now, jippytum said:

Never mind Starmer is doing his utmost to retract Brexit. 

Can't come soon enough. I'm sure most people in the UK now see Brexit was a mistake.

[JonnyF]

No need to sue us.

 

Just tell Starmer how much you want. He'll send you double that amount, and offer to take another million migrants.

 

Maybe offer you 100 Billion to rejoin the EU as well. The traitorous simp that he is. 

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

The Commission emphasized that the violations in question occurred at the end of 2020, shortly after the transition period concluded.

There’s a surprise.

[sungod]

Freedom of movement?

 

We let anyone in...

[billd766]

Fairly typical.

 

The EU suing the UK in the EU courts.

 

Nothing like adding a bit of bias is there?

 

AFAIR the UK is no longer a member of the EU anyway.

[phetphet]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

It noted that Britain’s actions, or lack thereof, have left unresolved issues that affect the lives of many EU nationals.  

Then imagine how many British nationals feel about how all this unchecked illegal immigration is affecting their lives. Public services are falling apart, and the Thought Police are out to stop anyone saying anything bad about this Government.

[henryford1958]

With "friends" like the EUSSR who needs enemies?

[The Cyclist]

It amazes me that people posting on a Thai based forum, possibly living in Thailand, are advocating that the UK should allow free movement of people.

 

Would your Thai wife or partner get free movement to the UK, or would you have to jump through some financial hoops to get them to the UK legally ?
 

You should all be in Bangkok on a daily basis, waving banners, advocating that Thailand opens its borders to all and scrap everything to do with immigration reporting.

 

Go on, give us all a laugh, as we watch the news feeds of you all getting rounded up and held in a secure place until deportation.

[Chomper Higgot]

17 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Fairly typical.

 

The EU suing the UK in the EU courts.

 

Nothing like adding a bit of bias is there?

 

AFAIR the UK is no longer a member of the EU anyway.

The UK remains accountable under the terms withdrawal treaty the signed up to.

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

10 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

It amazes me that people posting on a Thai based forum, possibly living in Thailand, are advocating that the UK should allow free movement of people.

 

Would your Thai wife or partner get free movement to the UK, or would you have to jump through some financial hoops to get them to the UK legally ?
 

You should all be in Bangkok on a daily basis, waving banners, advocating that Thailand opens its borders to all and scrap everything to do with immigration reporting.

 

Go on, give us all a laugh, as we watch the news feeds of you all getting rounded up and held in a secure place until deportation.

What amazes me is that whole post is premised on a false claim in the opening sentence.

[Surasak]

5 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

The European Commission has initiated legal action against the United Kingdom, accusing it of violating the terms of the Brexit agreement. This marks the first significant clash between Brussels and London since Keir Starmer's government took office. At the heart of the dispute is Britain’s alleged failure to uphold EU law concerning the free movement of people.  

 

Under the Brexit deal, finalized when the UK officially left the European Union in early 2020, both sides agreed to protect the rights of citizens who had already settled across their respective borders. This meant European nationals and their families living in the UK were to retain their rights to reside, work, and study, while British nationals would have equivalent rights within EU member states. However, the European Commission contends that Britain has not fully complied with these provisions, and has taken the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ).  

 

Although Brexit formally ended the UK's obligation to adhere to EU law, certain aspects of the withdrawal agreement remain under the jurisdiction of the ECJ. This arrangement has been a contentious issue, particularly among pro-Brexit politicians in Britain, who view the continued influence of the European court as undermining UK sovereignty.  

 

In a strongly worded statement, the European Commission criticized the UK’s “shortcomings” in implementing the agreement, asserting that these failures continue to negatively impact EU citizens. "After carefully assessing the replies of the United Kingdom, the Commission maintains that several elements of the grievances remain unaddressed, including on the rights of workers and the rights of extended family members,” the statement read.

 

The Commission emphasized that the violations in question occurred at the end of 2020, shortly after the transition period concluded. It noted that Britain’s actions, or lack thereof, have left unresolved issues that affect the lives of many EU nationals.  

 

As the legal dispute unfolds, it underscores the ongoing tensions and complexities in post-Brexit relations, with both sides striving to navigate the challenges of maintaining commitments while asserting their respective interests.

 

Based on a report by Politico 2024-12-17

 

 

 

A two way street. The EU are doing much the same with Brits who have settled in the EU.

[The Cyclist]

1 hour ago, soalbundy said:

Can't come soon enough. I'm sure most people in the UK now see Brexit was a mistake.

 

How about the people of France and Germany ?
 

Are their respective problems down to Brexit also ?
 

Anyone with a more than 2 braincells could have told the EU that when the ' Net takers ' exceed the ' Net Contributors ' problems were going to arise.

 

At the National level, the same applies, hence debt is spiralling out of control, Public Services are in the toilet, and yet some continue to howl about free movement.

 

Controlled migration is a boon for a Country, unfettered immigration is a disaster for a Country.

[jippytum]

31 minutes ago, Surasak said:

A two way street. The EU are doing much the same with Brits who have settled in the EU.

I agree. The problem seems the exit conditions from brexit where not as strict as people belived.  Starmer will set us back to square one instead of correction tme mistakes.