Brexit began in 2016 and concluded in 2020. It was an important event in European history and had a significant impact on relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
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On 23 June 2016, a referendum was held in the United Kingdom, in which 51,9% of voters voted in favor of leaving the EU. The result came as a shock to many as the UK was one of the founding countries of the EU and had been a member of the bloc for more than 40 years.
The main flags of those who defended the victory of Brexit were the political sovereignty of the United Kingdom, migration control and trade. Proponents of leaving argued that the UK would be more sovereign if it were not part of the EU, that it could better control immigration and that it could negotiate more advantageous trade deals with other countries.
Brexit was a major event in European history and continues to have a significant impact on relations between the UK and the EU. The UK is no longer a member of the single market and customs union, meaning it now faces tariffs and customs controls when trading with other EU countries.
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Recent polls show that the majority of Britons regret Brexit and would like their country to rejoin the EU.
Brexit is a complex event that is still being analyzed and debated. Its economic, political and social impacts will continue to be felt for many years.
