A decade after the Brexit vote, Europe has moved on even if Britain hasn’t
Summary
Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU), the EU has continued its work without the UK and has strengthened cooperation among member states. Meanwhile, the UK faces political changes and debate over its future relationship with the EU, with some young people wanting to rejoin.Key Facts
- Britain voted to leave the EU on 23 June 2016, triggering political and emotional reactions in the EU.
- The EU 27 member countries set clear rules for Brexit negotiations, including no special treatment for the UK.
- The UK finalized its exit after three prime ministers and several elections and parliamentary challenges.
- The EU has faced major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, war in Ukraine, and economic competition since Brexit.
- The EU has made joint decisions on borrowing money, buying weapons, gas, and vaccines without the UK.
- The UK often blocked deeper EU cooperation when it was a member.
- Younger people in the UK increasingly support rejoining the EU, with about 60% of 18-28 year olds in favor.
- EU leaders say if the UK seriously wanted to rejoin, the EU would respond positively.
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