EU-UK Citizens' Rights negotiations are being managed by the Cabinet Office and FCDO through a Specialised Committee established under the Brexit withdrawal agreement to address the rights of EU citizens in the UK and British citizens in the EU. Current discussions include local voting rights for EU citizens and overseas voting participation, with concerns raised about lack of public consultation on proposed measures.
Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 24 June 2025.
Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 14 November 2024.
Agenda for the Specialised Committee on Citizens’ Rights meeting taking place on 4 December 2023.
In response to: Local Voting Rights for EU Citizens Living in the UK
EU citizens’ voting and candidacy rights in local elections need to be updated to reflect our new relationship with the EU.
The government’s offer for EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU on their rights and status after the UK leaves the EU.