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But is it really as simple as that? The UK's position (AIUI) was that membership of the European Economic Area means that Iceland can not treat its own citizen
by radiowave 13y ago
But is it really as simple as that?
The UK's position (AIUI) was that membership of the European Economic Area means that Iceland can not treat its own citizens' savings differently than those of other EEA member states' citizens. Hence the whole squabbling about repayment and such, which is still ongoing.
- levosmetalo 13y agoYes, UK's position ;) But I guess UK's position is based on interests of affected UK citizens, and doesn't have to be valid. I guess there are different ways to read these EEA treaties and regulations than what UK and Netherlands says, otherwise Iceland would be kicked out long ago for non-compliance.
- radiowave 13y agoThat's true, but I think there's a long way to go yet before it's all nailed down.