https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Thousands of British nationals have been refused Brexit residency rights in Sweden, with many facing deportation. We look at how Germany has taken a different approach – and the problems British residents still face here. https://www.thelocal.com/20260910/why-germany-is-not-seeing-brexit-deportations-like-sweden Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:36:06 +0200 why-germany-is-not-seeing-brexit-deportations-like-sweden British people who were living in Germany by the end of 2020 have their residence rights protected under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Here's how they can get permanent residency according to an immigration expert. https://www.thelocal.com/20260204/how-brits-who-arrived-in-germany-before-brexit-can-get-permanent-residency Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:33:34 +0100 how-brits-who-arrived-in-germany-before-brexit-can-get-permanent-residency A direct rail connection linking Berlin and London looks increasingly likely in future following a meeting between the two country's transport ministers this week. https://www.thelocal.com/20250815/germany-and-the-uk-take-next-step-towards-direct-train-connection Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:39 +0200 germany-and-the-uk-take-next-step-towards-direct-train-connection UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed on a visit to Berlin Wednesday that a planned new treaty with Germany was part of his nation's push to mend EU ties damaged by Brexit. https://www.thelocal.com/20240828/uks-prime-minister-starmer-in-germany-for-first-bilateral-trip Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:20:54 +0200 uks-prime-minister-starmer-in-germany-for-first-bilateral-trip