Closed petition: Seek to join the European Economic Area

Closed on 8 January 2026

Negotiate with the EEA to obtain membership, and therefore free movement.

We think it is essential for skilled workers, European citizens, and British nationals to be able to live and work freely within the EEA.

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8 January 2026

Petition closed
8 July 2025

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If this petition gets 10,000 signatures, government will respond to it.

If this petition gets 100,000 signatures, it will be considered for debate in Parliament.

This petition will stay open until 8 January 2026.