Petition · past parliament

Support the establishment of a European Associate Citizenship for UK Citizens

Closed 5,700 signatures

What the petition asks

Charles Goerens, MEP, has tabled an amendment calling for Associate Citizenship of the EU to be offered to citizens of former EU member states.

This proposal offers a realistic and worthwhile compromise for the 16,141,241 people who voted to remain, at no cost to the UK taxpayer.
The UK Government has a responsibility to the millions of UK Citizens who voted remain.

This petition calls on the Government to support the establishment of a European Associate Citizenship. Such a move would soften the blow of Brexit for those passionate about the European project, ensure the millions of UK citizens who live and work in the EU can continue the lives they have chosen, and would give future generations the option to live and work in Europe.

It would cost the UK nothing.

Timeline

11 Nov 2016 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 5,700
Status Closed
Opened 11 Nov 2016
Closed 2 May 2017

Follow this petition

Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.

Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.