Initially the ambassador said that the problem would have been resolved in July, however that did not happen.
According to his latest post on Facebook, which has sparked further anger and frustration in the resident British community in Spain who have been parked up for the summer, he states: “The negotiations remain a top priority and teams are working hard to conclude them as quickly as possible.
"In the last two weeks, we have made further progress on the annexes and we and DfT (Spanish traffic department) are currently waiting for the Spanish to come back to us on some outstanding points. As soon as we have anything further to update on, we will let you know.
"We are very aware of the difficulties and frustration this is causing many of you – particularly in the heat of the summer. We read all your messages and continue to share examples of the difficulties being faced with the negotiating teams.
"A reminder that if you find yourself in a really vulnerable position, please do call our consular team on 0034 917 146 300 who will do their best to advise on any support that may be available.”
He may well read all the messages on Twitter and Facebook but they do not make very good reading. He is under mounting pressure to get the issue resolved and as fast as possible.
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If you're not sure, then perhaps it's worth taking the test? It could be far worse. You may not be able to drive at all.
Will you please get your reporting facts right? I am tired of hearing this lazy line regarding "residents who missed the deadline". For those of us who moved after December 2020 (and there are quite a few of us wishing to escape from the wreck the UK has become), there never was an option. We are not allowed to register for a Spanish driving test until we have had residency confirmed for 6 months, which is precisely the date on which we are no longer permitted to drive on a UK licence. For months now it has looked as though a deal is "imminent" so we are in limbo wondering whether to opt for the Spanish driving test or wait for an exchange which we are assured is going to happen. But please, reporters and commentators, please cease this ridiculous line about "missing deadlines". We never had the option.
Who is surprised? Huge Idiot is completely useless.