A Race Against Time: EMA Wants 'Immediate' Action On Brexit Relocation Challenges
Executive Summary
The EMA has described some of the practical challenges it will face when it is forced to relocate from London to another EU country as a result of Brexit, including the fit-out of the new premises and the accommodation and schooling needs of its staff and their families. It will have only 17 months to complete the move and be up and running.
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