European Commission Sues UK Over Alleged Post-Brexit Rights Violations

The EU accuses the UK of failing to uphold rights for EU citizens under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement, escalating tensions as Keir Starmer seeks to rebuild relations.

The European Commission has referred the UK to the European Court of Justice, citing shortcomings in protecting the rights of EU citizens under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement.
The legal action stems from alleged failures to address issues such as workers' rights and the rights of extended family members of EU citizens residing in the UK.
Cases have emerged of EU nationals being denied entry or subjected to deportation orders despite their legal status, raising concerns about the UK's implementation of the agreement.
The dispute complicates Prime Minister Keir Starmer's efforts to reset UK-EU relations, with the EU linking future agreements to full compliance with existing commitments.
Key sticking points in the broader UK-EU relationship include fisheries agreements, youth mobility schemes, and the UK's refusal to rejoin the single market or customs union.