Germany reveals plans to allow 100,000 British expats to stay even if there’s No Deal Brexit
New laws will allow a transition period and make it easier for OAPs and low earners to meet the residency permit requirements
BERLIN has announced emergency plans to allow all Brits living in the country to stay even if there’s a no deal Brexit.
Germany’s interior ministry has called on regional authorities to guarantee the rights of 100,000 expats and their families.
Officials have asked local parliaments to provide immigration services with the “necessary resources” to process Brits’ applications.
Their advice includes setting up new hotlines that UK citizens can call to ask for advice on how to gain permanent residency.
Under the plan UK citizens in Germany on our exit day will be granted a transition period during which they can apply for full citizenship.
The new law will also make it easier for British pensioners and low earners living in the country to meet the requirements for a residency permit.
EXPATS OK TO STAY
German MP Franziska Brantner, said: “British citizens who already live in Germany, above all, need legal certainty.
“You cannot be held responsible for the harakiri of your Government.”
Meanwhile, Angela Merkel’s socialist Europe Minister Michael Roth called Brexit a “big sh**show” and blasted “over-privileged” UK Cabinet ministers.
Berlin also wants to allow Brits to carry on travelling to the country without visas even if there’s No Deal.
But that will require a decision at EU level to add the UK to the bloc’s visa free travel list.
Internal Brussels talks over the issue have stalled amid a row over Spain’s attempts to use the legislation to brand Gibraltar a colony.
Other major EU countries including France, Spain and the Netherlands have also announced plans to ensure Brits are protected if there’s No Deal.
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