Regulatory Alerts2019-03-02
Royal Decree-Law 5/2019, of March 1, adopting contingency measures for the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union without an agreement
The Spanish Government issued Royal Decree-Law 5/2019 to establish temporary contingency measures ensuring legal certainty for Spanish and British citizens and economic operators in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The decree guarantees the residence, work rights, and professional qualification recognition for UK nationals residing in Spain before the withdrawal date, while also protecting the social security benefits and public employment status of both Spanish and British citizens. It further ensures the continuity of pension exports, the aggregation of insurance periods, and the maintenance of European works councils to mitigate the immediate impacts of the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.
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