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<p>Protecting the rights of both British Nationals in the EU and EU citizens in the
United Kingdom is an absolute priority for this government. Should we leave the EU
with a deal, Member States must implement a system for British Nationals to secure
their residency rights. This could be a constitutive system like the EU Settlement
Scheme, or a declaratory system. Existing rules and regulations relating to Citizens’
Rights will continue to apply until the end of the Implementation Period.</p><p>In
the event of No Deal, all Member States have now enacted or drafted legislation to
protect British Nationals' rights, including residency rights. However, the processes,
timeframes and criteria for registering and applying for residency vary significantly
by Member State. We are engaging intensively with Member States, asking them to reciprocate
fully the United Kingdom's guarantee to EU citizens. We are also urging Member States
to ensure robust implementation and effective communication of their plans. We encourage
British Nationals living in the wider EU to subscribe to their relevant Living in
Guide on gov.uk for up-to-date information on the steps they need to take to get ready
for Brexit.</p>
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