• Spain moves to protect British residents in case of no-deal Brexit
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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/mar/01/spain-moves-to-protect-british-residents-in-case-of-no-deal-brexit The package, set out in a royal decree that will go before parliament, will cover employment, social security, healthcare and education, and is designed to minimise disruption if the UK crashes out of the EU. The Spanish government estimates that there are at least 300,000 Britons officially registered as resident in Spain, and more than 150,000 Spaniards living in the UK. Borrell said the legislation would also cover transport, customs and driving licences, and that the government was working to help the 9,000 people who cross into Gibraltar from Spain for work each day as well.
The package, set out in a royal decree that will go before parliament, will cover employment, social security, healthcare and education, and is designed to minimise disruption if the UK crashes out of the EU. The Spanish government estimates that there are at least 300,000 Britons officially registered as resident in Spain, and more than 150,000 Spaniards living in the UK. Speaking following a cabinet meeting on Friday, the foreign minister, Josep Borrell, said he hoped the UK would reciprocate what he called an “extremely generous” plan. Good Guy Spain. I wouldn't hold my breath for an "extremely generous" plan from Austerity Island, though.
They're after Gibraltar. You can't trick me Mr Spaniard.
In the end it is the only sensible option, as all the others would revolve turning into shitfests like forced deportations and as such shh, they haven't noticed yet!
Spain out here doing more to protect British citizens after Brexit than the British government :v
This'll make my dad's life easier at least. Thanks spain
it's funny but also equally depressing to know that the EU gives more of a damn about our well-being than our government has in the last 9 years.
when spain's government is being more responsible than yours you know things are fucked
A B&B owner offering 10% discounts to expatriated Brits would be doing more than your government.
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