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Are the Overseas Territories members of the European Union?

April 26, 2017European members overseas territories Union

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Are the Overseas Territories members of the European Union?

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Gibraltar is for most purposes within the European Union, but the other Overseas Territories are not. However, British citizens from the Overseas Territories have the same rights within the other existing 24 European Union states as other British citizens. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. These include freedom to: • travel/work and live in the EU without a work permit. • Vote in an EU member states elections and stand as a candidate within those elections. • Start up a business. • Provide and receive services. • Move capital around member states. • Apply to study/train or do research anywhere in the EU. • Undergo training and periods of work experience if you’re unemployed. • Practice as a Lawyer or Doctor providing you meet certain conditions. You are strongl