BREXIT

Dec. 28, 2018

In a major breakthrough, European Union (EU) leaders approved United Kingdom’s withdrawal agreement from the EU.

About:

  • Background: The decision follows more than 18 months of negotiations between the two sides, which began when the UK triggered Article 50 in the wake of the 2016 referendum leave vote.

  • Way Ahead: The UK is scheduled to leave the EU on the 29th March, 2019. The deal needs to be approved by the UK Parliament, with many MPs opposing it. The Parliament is expected to vote on the deal early next month.

Source : The Hindu