We might be able to stay on as opt-in EU citizens after Brexit

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Those who retain “associate citizenship” will, therefore, be allowed to live, travel, and work across the EU. They will also have the opportunity to vote in European Parliament elections, and vote for who represents them.

Sounds a pretty sweet deal for those who voted Remain, right?

However, there is a “long way to go” before such a deal could be struck.

Charles Goerens, MEP for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats Group in the European Parliament, came up with Amendment 882 as a way to give UK the best of both worlds. He explained on his blog: “48% of British voters wished to remain European citizens with all the advantages that this brings. The EU should facilitate associate voluntary EU citizenship for those who, against their will, are being stripped of their European identity.

“Individual EU associate citizenship could provide a practical solution for UK citizens aggrieved by Brexit.”

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He continued: “Initial talks with other parliamentarians regarding my amendment have been positive, but there is a long way to go to make this a reality.

“My proposal will ultimately require changes to the EU treaties, but this will be necessary anyway, to remove mention of the UK from the EU treaties after Brexit.”

Goerens added that there would be an opt-in fee involved, though it’s likely that many Remain voters would be more than willing to pay for the chance to stay in the EU.

Amendment 882 will, according to The Independent, be considered by the European Parliament’s Constitutional Affairs Committee, which is drawing up a report with recommendations on “possible evolutions of and adjustments to the current institutional set-up of the European Union”.

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However, somewhat unsurprisingly, the conversation has already sparked an outcry among those who voted Leave, with some describing it as an “outrage”, insisting that it will divide our country more than ever – and claiming that it discriminates against those who wanted out of the EU in the first place.

It’s safe to say that whatever decision is made will prove to be controversial, but, on the whole, it’s given Remain voters everywhere a glimmer of hope.

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