Prolonging the acquis is a blueprint for the Brexit transition

In a report published in late 2017, Piet Eeckhout and Oliver Patel assess the options for a Brexit transitional arrangement. They argue that the most realistic option is for the full body of EU law to continue to apply in the UK, while the UK simultaneously ceases to be an EU member state. Their insights serve as a good explanation of the recent row over EU citizens’ residency rights once the transition period beings.