Uglobal Immigration Magazine Volume 2, Issue 1 | Page 63

UGLOBAL.COM “ Irish citizens will find themselves in a particularly special and advantageous position. They will be the only citizens in the world who will enjoy freedom of movement throughout all 30 member states of the EU/ EEA and free movement within the UK. ” of their unique future ties. On May 8, the two neighboring states entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) reaffirming their shared commitment to protect the Common Travel Area (CTA) and to maintain the rights and privileges that flow from the CTA for British and Irish citizens alike. This signals the continuation, post-Brexit, of the current status quo enjoyed by Irish and British citizens, where they can each enjoy the following rights in the other’s country: the right to move freely and reside; the right to work and be self-employed without the need to obtain permission; equal access to education and mutual recognition of qualifications; and equal access to healthcare, social protection and social housing. “ 爱尔兰公民的处境会变得非常特 别且极具优势 他们将成为世界 上唯一能享受在欧盟/欧洲经济区 全部30个国家以及英国范围内自 由出行权利的一群人 ” 61