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