The Unseen Victims of Brexit: A Generation Left Behind Maria Krupa, 87, and her husband Czesław, 90, are a Polish couple who fled World War II and lived in the UK for nearly 80 years.
Their story highlights the struggles faced by many elderly EU citizens living in the UK after Brexit. The Krupas' experience is not just about navigating complex paperwork; it's also about emotional trauma.
When Maria learned she needed special documentation to re enter the UK, she felt "a big shock.