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> and order Britain to honor its obligations as an EU member apart from immigration. Free movement of EU-citizens is a core obligation in the EU. You can't hon
by Xylakant 10y ago
> and order Britain to honor its obligations as an EU member apart from immigration.
Free movement of EU-citizens is a core obligation in the EU. You can't honor all other obligations without honoring this one. The ironic twist is that for people from new EU member states, there is a transitional phase where movement and work permits can be restricted and the UK explicitly opted out in the case of Poland, because at that time they were in dire need of cheap labor - and now they're complaining.
In any case, there's no question at the moment if the UK needs to honor all EU membership obligations: Until the UK government decides to invoke the exit clause, the UK is a full member with all privileges and all obligations - and it seem they're not in a rush to do so. However, I fully expect them to be sidelined in all upcoming negotiations, especially the ones that don't require an unanimous vote. They've already thrown away the improvements that Cameron negotiated in February, those were under reserve of not leaving the EU.
Fun times ahead, for sure.
- rrggrr 10y ago> Free movement of EU-citizens is a core obligation in the EU. Until its not. The EU would be delighted to look the other way if it means keeping the Union together. Yes, it may be that immigration reforms have to be extended throughout, and that move would be welcomed in most EU countries.