What does the EU do to ensure equality?
The EU is also pursuing gender mainstreaming in order to reinforce equality rights and combat gender discrimination. The EU now has the power to combat discrimination not just on the grounds of gender, but also in relation to race and ethnic origin, religious belief, disability, age and sexual orientation.
What is Europe’s immigration policy?
Beginning in 2004, the European Union has granted EU citizens a freedom of movement and residence within the EU, and the term “immigrant” has since been used to refer to non-EU citizens, meaning that EU citizens are not to be defined as immigrants within the EU territory.
Which EU country has the easiest citizenship requirements?
Portugal
Do UK citizens have EU citizenship?
As of 1 February 2020, UK nationals are considered ‘third-country nationals’ for the purposes of EU law. They retain their status as Union citizens if they also enjoy the nationality of a Member State (dual nationality), perhaps having acquired the nationality of the Member State of residence.
Where is the best place to live after Brexit?
Popular post Brexit emigration destinations Commonwealth countries are strong options with Australia and New Zealand among the most popular destinations for emigrating post Brexit. It’s estimated that there are around 1.2 million British expats living in Australia. In the top ten is also Portugal.
Can I go and live in France after Brexit?
If you are a UK National you can stay in France more than 90 days at a time. It is still possible for UK nationals (like Canadians, Americans & Australians) to live in France for 1 year to 4 years and also apply for permanent French Residency.
Can I live in France and pay tax in UK?
Since December 2009, the UK and France have had a double taxation treaty in place which means that you can legally avoid being taxed for the same income in both countries – however you will have to pay tax somewhere.
Can I live in France and work for a UK company?
The UK and France have a Double Taxation Convention which ensures that people living and working between these two countries only have to pay tax in one. As a result, no one employed by a UK company and who is a resident in the UK but decides to work from home in France will be liable to pay tax in both countries.
Is French tax higher than UK?
The French pay no income tax on the first €9,710 of their income, then 14% on sums up to €26,818. After that the rate is 30% through to €71,898. These rates are lower than the corresponding 20% and 40% rates in Britain, and the maximum rate – 45% – is the same as in the UK.
Do I need to pay UK tax if I live abroad?
You can live abroad and still be a UK resident for tax, for example if you visit the UK for more than 183 days in a tax year. Pay tax on your income and profits from selling assets (such as shares) in the normal way. You usually have to pay tax on your income from outside the UK as well.