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The United Kingdom (UK) joined the European Union in 1973, having maintained a long-standing relationship with the bloc since its founding. In 2016, following a referendum, it became the first Member State to end its EU membership.
Mar 20, 2019 · Why did the UK join the EU? The Week looks back at the rocky relationship between Britain and the bloc. (Image credit: Getty Images) By The Week Staff. last updated 20 March 2019.
The United Kingdom (along with the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar) was a member state of the European Union (EU) and of its predecessor the European Communities (EC) – principally the European Economic Community (EEC) from 1 January 1973 until 31 January 2020.
Jun 25, 2016 · On Thursday, the British people voted to leave the European Union by a 52 to 48 percent margin, a decision that has been dubbed “Brexit.“
- Timothy B. Lee
Jan 31, 2020 · It's official - the UK has left the European Union. A cause for celebration for some, a sobering moment for others. The UK formally ended its EU membership at the stroke of midnight on Friday...
Dec 30, 2020 · After months of negotiations, the UK and European Union finally agreed a deal that will define their future relationship, which comes into effect at 23.00GMT on 31 December.
The United Kingdom shares a land border with the Republic of Ireland, an EU member state, via Northern Ireland, which has remained a de facto member of the European Single Market and maintained the authority of the European Court of Justice under the Northern Ireland Protocol.
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