EMA And Brexit: Rental Liabilities Could Add €350m To Relocation Costs
Executive Summary
The EMA could be landed with a hefty rental bill on top of the actual costs of relocating to another European city, raising questions as to who will bear the financial burden. Meanwhile, the EMA has met with EU regulators to discuss future allocation of work, and Barcelona, Spain’s second city, has officially joined the race to host the agency.
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