Brexit

What does Brexit mean?

Comes from the words "British" and "exit"

Great Britain is going to leave the European Union

Why is Britain leaving the European Union?

Key dates

1973: The UK joined
the "European Communities"

2007: The Lisbon Treaty explains,
for the first time, how an UE member
state could quit the Union

June 2016: Referendum about Brexit

Result: 52% of the british
voters chose to leave

March 29th, 2019:
Brexit

December 31st, 2020:
End of the transitional period

What's the current position on the Brexit deal?

Negociations between EU and UK

People involved

UK's side

David Cameron

UK's Prime Minister (2010-2016)

Theresa May

UK's current Prime Minister

EU's side

Michel Barnier

Chief Negotiator