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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 19h

Introduction of EES would have been a good opportunity to explain the impact of the 90-in-180-day problem on people such as part-year residents.

But instead Daily Mail runs story suggesting that those with homes abroad are overstaying.

Irritating much?

www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...

Brits face being banned from using second homes in Spain

Brits could face being banned from using second homes in Spain following implementation of the new EES travel rules.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 16h

Small minds. Small boats.

It’s time to think differently about about migration and mobility.

#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 8h

And historically, before UK was an EU member many countries worked on a 90-day-per visit basis without any control period or shared allowances.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 8h

Well, before Brexit we all had freedom of movement.

There was no 180 day fixed or rolling control period at all other than a six-month requirement to register in France for 90 day requirement to register in Spain. (EC2004/38)

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 15h

Which comes first?

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 16h

Was it worth losing your Freedom of Movement?

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 16h

Small minds. Small boats.

It’s time to think differently about about migration and mobility.

#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 16h

Even with Freedom of Movement the UK was able to (and did) control its borders.

UK and Ireland were never part of Schengen and retained passport controls.

So why did they stop your Freedom of Movement?

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 17h

Not for the UK because these historic arrangements are not generally repeated these days.

But chance is possible if politicians agree and want to make it possible.

180 Days in Spain @180daysinspain.bsky.social · 17h

Did you know the 90-in-180-day problem has been known about since 1985?

When the Schengen zone started there were just 7 members but certain non-EU countries still retained special visa waivers that gave citizens additional time in the zone.

Those still exist today. But unfortunately not for UK.

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180 Days in Spain @180daysinspain.bsky.social · 17h

Did you know the 90-in-180-day problem has been known about since 1985?

When the Schengen zone started there were just 7 members but certain non-EU countries still retained special visa waivers that gave citizens additional time in the zone.

Those still exist today. But unfortunately not for UK.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Some facts about Freedom of Movement in Europe.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 17h

Before Brexit, Brits could visit, live or work in EU countries for as long as they liked, so long as they registered after 90 days (6 months in some) and met a few basic conditions.

Now they have to make do with the 90-in-180-day arrangements.

(EU citizens get 6 months per visit in the UK today).

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 17h

Of course it’s already impossible for people to overstay without consequences because passports are stamped and fines and bans are issued.

Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 19h

Introduction of EES would have been a good opportunity to explain the impact of the 90-in-180-day problem on people such as part-year residents.

But instead Daily Mail runs story suggesting that those with homes abroad are overstaying.

Irritating much?

www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...

Brits face being banned from using second homes in Spain

Brits could face being banned from using second homes in Spain following implementation of the new EES travel rules.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 17h

Of course it’s already impossible for people to overstay without consequences because passports are stamped and fines and bans are issued.

Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 19h

Introduction of EES would have been a good opportunity to explain the impact of the 90-in-180-day problem on people such as part-year residents.

But instead Daily Mail runs story suggesting that those with homes abroad are overstaying.

Irritating much?

www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...

Brits face being banned from using second homes in Spain

Brits could face being banned from using second homes in Spain following implementation of the new EES travel rules.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 19h

Introduction of EES would have been a good opportunity to explain the impact of the 90-in-180-day problem on people such as part-year residents.

But instead Daily Mail runs story suggesting that those with homes abroad are overstaying.

Irritating much?

www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/artic...

Brits face being banned from using second homes in Spain

Brits could face being banned from using second homes in Spain following implementation of the new EES travel rules.

www.dailymail.co.uk

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

We’re bringing together industries affected by Brexit and helping to amplify their work and cross-pollinate ideas.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s what we mean when we talk about the 90-in-180-day problem.

This is why British people want the government to restore mutual Freedom of Movement.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Some facts about Freedom of Movement in Europe.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s why improved international mobility is the first step on the ladder towards the UK rejoining the EU

#SaveFOM #RejoinEU #FBPE

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s what we mean when we talk about the 90-in-180-day problem.

This is why British people want the government to restore mutual Freedom of Movement.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Separating the topic of mutual mobility from small boats or even “immigration” is vital to change attitudes around Freedom of Movement and to get the UK feeling prosperous again.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

Here’s why it’s time to embrace and talk about Freedom of Movement. Especially for those who want to #RejoinEU #FBPE #SaveFOM

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

There are 4 Freedoms of Movement in the context of the EU Single Market.

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Save Freedom of Movement @savefom.bsky.social · 2d

To help more people understand and accept mutual Freedom of Movement we need to change the narrative and reframe it in terms of emigration, mobility and opportunity.

#VoicesofLostFOM #SaveFOM

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