Brexit: Expatriates haunted by uncertainty

From The Times, 28 February, 2019

"Britons living the good life in France had many questions about Brexit at a meeting in Nantes. One woman wanted to know how to obtain the residence permit she will need to stay. A second asked if she should marry a Frenchman and a third wondered whether her healthcare would carry on.

Facing them was Tom Barry, British Embassy counsellor for Europe and Global Issues, who had to admit that he did not have all the answers. In September 2016, the embassy started organising meetings for the 200,000 or so Britons who have made France their home. It has already held 45 events.

With Britain’s divorce from the EU approaching, and the uncertainty as great as ever, they are attracting increasing numbers of immigrants...

Expatriates were worried sick at the absence of clarity...many issues remain foggy."