Brexit: MEPs to put people first during the negotiations

5 Apr 2017 01:32 PM

The UK and the EU will soon start talks to determine the terms of their new relationship and any resulting agreement would have to be approved by the European Parliament. Tomorrow MEPs debate Parliament’s priorities and vote on them afterwards. A key principle will be to ensure that the interests of people are safeguarded . Watch our video for a reminder of the benefits of being an EU citizen.

On 29 March the UK triggered article 50, signalling the start of lengthy negotiations between the UK and the EU. One of the key issues is what will happen to the Brits living in the EU and the EU citizens living in the UK. The draft resolution to be voted on tomorrow calls for their fair treatment and says that their interests should be given full priority in the negotiations. It also adds that that their status and rights should be subject to the principles of “reciprocity, equity” and “non-discrimination”.

Other priorities include:

The priorities in the resolution are vital as they will help MEPs to determine whether to approve an eventual Brexit agreement or not. Without the approval of the Parliament the agreement would not be able to  enter into force.

Following the debate and the vote live

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