Theresa May's small step for Europeans in the UK

The British PM took a small step in the right direction, announcing a "settled status" for EU citizens living in the UK for more than five years, assuming a reciprocal position from the EU on Britons living abroad.

May will give full details of the proposal in Parliament on Monday.

The proposal is far from reassuring EU expats in the EU, and keeps them as negotiating cards in the UK's hands.

Many issues need to be resolved, such as the point from which the 5-year period will start, what happens with spouses from and outside the EU or which will be the highest court authority Europeans in the UK will be able to appeal to.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-eu-idUKKBN19E0SC

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