Stories of EU Citizens
the3million is for and of EU citizens in the UK and your stories are our stories. We mobilise our community to have a voice and representation based on our lived experience.
Below you can find some of our stories, of problems we are experiencing, issues we are passionate about and successes of our community.
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Chandrahas’s Story
All I needed was solid ground to stand on, so I can help others too
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Ana Lena’s Story
Coming full circle: In 1991, UK was in the EU, and Yugoslavia wasn’t; now Croatia is in the EU, and UK isn’t
Missing out on travel and opportunities in my youth was painful.
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Linda’s Story
It’s not only people who move, it’s also borders
Migrants are often used in public discourse as scapegoats for various ills of society, largely…
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Hugo’s Story
I can’t take my rights for granted
It's worrying the government threatens to disrespect the value and the meaning of its…
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Cristina’s Story
Brexit was the earthquake that shattered my beliefs
"This is the time to rebuild trust in the power of diverse communities."
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Henrike’s Story
I celebrate every year the day I moved to the UK
I like marking the biggest change in my life so far & my first moment of real independence.…
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Camille’s Story
Gaining British citizenship was a painful process
"The process took something away from me, and instead of feeling joy I just cried of relief.…
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Morinade’s Story
I need to know my childrens’ rights will be protected
"I have lived in six countries on three continents and I am proud to call myself a citizen of…
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Carolina’s Story
My identity spans across continents
Belonging to an ethnic minority means my Portuguese identity is always up for questioning by others…
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Noelia’s Story
I wear the flag of my rural background with pride
I first learnt about people's unfounded fear of "outsiders" in my small Spanish…
