With the conclusion of the Brexit transition period on 31 December 2020, the free movement of people between the 27 member states of the EU and Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland; and the UK has come to an end. Some of the millions of EU nationals in the UK and British nationals in the EU are already suffering the consequences of this drastic curtailment of rights.
The present moment is propitious to explore ways to govern and facilitate migration between the two parties. Although an EU-wide agreement with the UK that ensures free movement remains the ideal solution, it is currently unrealistic. This calls for an evaluation of possible alternatives.
Suggested citation: Diego Acosta, ‘After Brexit: Could Bilateral Agreements Facilitate the Free Movement of persons?’ European Policy Centre, Discussion Paper, 7 September 2021.
