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Brexit

The combination of the words "Britain" and "exit" refers to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

A referendum on the country's membership of the EU was held on 23 June 2016. Here you find an automatic compilation of DW content on the "Brexit" topic.

Großbritanien | Theresa May | Unterhaus | Brexit

Brexit: British PM May says no support for third vote on withdrawal deal 25.03.2019

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she is still trying to build support for her Brexit deal, which has twice failed in Parliament.
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EU completes no-deal Brexit preparations 25.03.2019

A "no-deal" Brexit is looking increasingly likely, according to the EU, and the bloc has revealed its contingency plan for that scenario. But it warned the measures could only reduce disruption, not prevent it.
UK Brexit | Stimmung in Ost-London

Brexit: In multicultural east London, locals look to future with fear 25.03.2019

In trendy Shoreditch, locals point out how Brexit could impact everything from art to health care to small businesses. Some worry for their own jobs, while others worry about whether they can stay in the country.

EU heading toward recession? 25.03.2019

A number of factors could make you believe that a recession is just around the corner for the EU. Berenberg Bank Chief Economist Holger Schmieding tells DW that among the risks at hand,Brexit is arguably top of the list.
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So long and thanks for all the fish: Grimsby prepares to leave the EU 25.03.2019

Grimsby was once home to one of the world's biggest fishing fleets — but that was before the Cod Wars of the 1970s, that ceded fishing grounds to Iceland, and before Britain joined the European Common Market in 1973. Nostalgia was a major reason why 70 percent of Grimsby voters chose to leave the EU.
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DW Business - Europe 25.03.2019

Recession fears put pressure on stocks - Grimsby prepares to leave the EU
EU-Gipfel Brexit in Brüssel | Theresa May

Brexit: Theresa May fights for deal and premiership 24.03.2019

UK Prime Minister Theresa May was at her Chequers country retreat fighting for her Brexit withdrawal agreement. Some of her senior Cabinet ministers have denied they are about to oust her from office.
Belgien Brüssel EU Treffen | Theresa May

Cabinet revolts against Theresa May, UK media reports 23.03.2019

Multiple UK outlets are reporting that Theresa May's Cabinet is now refusing to support her premiership and is asking her to step down. An interim leader would then oversee Brexit negotiations.
Großbritannien London People's Vote Demonstration

Brexit: Major rally in London for second People's Vote 23.03.2019

Organizers claimed a million people from all over the UK came to London for a rally calling for a second referendum on Brexit. It took place as the third parliamentary vote on Brexit appears uncertain next week.

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Stop Brexit: Millions sign petition to British government 23.03.2019

In three days the petition has gained more than 4.5 million signatures. That's well over the 100,000 needed to trigger a parliamentary debate.

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UK Labour deputy backs second referendum 22.03.2019

Tom Watson, the opposition Labour deputy, will be his party's only leading light on the second People's Vote march in London. The rally has gathered cross-party support as the prime minister offers to talk to MPs.
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Merkel on Brexit after summit: 'We are dealing with short deadlines' 22.03.2019

After the UK secured a short extension to the Brexit deadline, Angela Merkel urged British lawmakers to make clear how they wish to proceed. She added that Brexit should not "undermine" the upcoming EU elections.
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DW Business – Europe 22.03.2019

Debate over upload filters heats up – Deutsche Bank pays out €1.9 bn in bonuses - Micro-distilleries give German Scotch a good name

Nach Anschlag auf Moscheen in Neuseeland | Jacinda Ardern

WorldLink: Reality check 22.03.2019

A week after the Christchurch attack, DW speaks with former WorldLink co-host Samantha Early about the mood in the New Zealand. Also: How Brexit has polarized families in the UK, the experience of growing up as a child of in vitro fertilization and celebrating the Persian New Year in Berlin.
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Inside Europe 21.03.2019 22.03.2019

Anger in New Zealand and Australia over Erdogan’s comments - La Scala pulls the plug on Saudi funding – North Macedonia: what’s in a name - Brexit sours British taste buds in Berlin - History unites Greek and Turkish Cypriots – A setback for the Fidesz party - Karate helps heals abuse victims in France - A new approach to death in Athens - A national leader whose talents don't stop at politics

Brüssel Brexit-Gespräche | u.a. Theresa May, Premierministerin Großbritannien

EU offers UK Brexit extension options, initially to April 12 21.03.2019

Britain will have to decide if it wants to take the deal, request a longer extension, or crash out of the bloc. One option could see the UK participating in the European elections.
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