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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 EU membership in June 2016 showed 52% in favor of leaving the bloc. The result was implemented on January 31, 2020, when the UK stopped being a member of the EU. This is an automatic compilation of DW content on Brexit.

EU vows response if UK scraps Northern Ireland Brexit rules

EU vows response if UK scraps Northern Ireland Brexit rules 17.05.2022

Brussels has said a British proposal to effectively override parts of a Brexit deal with a new law is "not acceptable." The UK has proposed a new law to drop part of the Brexit agreement on Northern Ireland trade.
UK PM Johnson visits Northern Ireland amid Brexit-based deadlock

UK PM Johnson visits Northern Ireland amid Brexit-based deadlock 16.05.2022

Boris Johnson has again threatened to break post-Brexit agreements with the EU as victorious Sinn Fein accuses him of pandering to the DUP, which is blocking the formation of a government after recent elections.
UK threatens to scrap parts of Brexit deal over N. Ireland

UK threatens to scrap parts of Brexit deal over N. Ireland 11.05.2022

Britain said it would "not shy away from taking action" over post-Brexit trade tensions in Northern Ireland as it rejected EU proposals to resolve the standoff.
Sinn Fein upset over 'game of chicken' preventing formation of executive in Northern Ireland

Sinn Fein upset over 'game of chicken' preventing formation of executive in Northern Ireland 09.05.2022

After a historic election victory, Sinn Fein is ready to pick Northern Ireland's first minister, but the DUP says it will not form a power-sharing government as long a post-Brexit trade agreement stays in place.

What Sinn Fein's win could mean for Northern Ireland, UK

What Sinn Fein's win could mean for Northern Ireland, UK 07.05.2022

For the first time, a nationalist party has become the strongest party in the Northern Ireland Assembly. What does Sinn Fein stand for? And what could this result mean for the future?
Sinn Fein eyes historic victory in Northern Ireland election

Sinn Fein eyes historic victory in Northern Ireland election 06.05.2022

Irish nationalist party Sinn Fein is seeking to make history by emerging with the most assembly seats in British-controlled Northern Ireland.

Boris Johnson seeks trade deal with India as 'partygate' scrutiny intensifies

Boris Johnson seeks trade deal with India as 'partygate' scrutiny intensifies 21.04.2022

The British prime minister has begun a two-day visit by talking up post-Brexit trade. But clouds are looming back home as parliament votes on whether he misled the House of Commons in denying COVID lockdown breaches.

Brexit proving expensive for British groceries 11.02.2022

Since the start of new rules for EU food imports in January, many Britons are worried about shortages. Britain imports five times more food from the EU than it exports.

Brexit: Lawmakers find UK trade has become more expensive

Brexit: Lawmakers find UK trade has become more expensive 09.02.2022

A parliamentary committee has criticized the British government over trade disruptions caused by Brexit. It has warned of further disruptions as the pandemic subsides.

Northern Ireland court overturns order to scrap post-Brexit checks

Northern Ireland court overturns order to scrap post-Brexit checks 04.02.2022

The inspection of goods moving between Northern Ireland and mainland Britain will continue, a court has ordered. But issues with the post-Brexit protocol remain unsolved.
Northern Ireland first minister resigns over post-Brexit trade rules

Northern Ireland first minister resigns over post-Brexit trade rules 04.02.2022

Paul Givan has announced his resignation in a row over the Northern Ireland Protocol, prompting calls for early elections in the tense British province.
EU: Halting Northern Ireland-UK checks would be 'absolute breach'

EU: Halting Northern Ireland-UK checks would be 'absolute breach' 03.02.2022

Ireland's EU commissioner says the halting of border checks on goods crossing the Irish Sea would break the UK's Brexit deal with the bloc, and international law.
Northern Ireland's changing border

Northern Ireland's changing border 03.02.2022

The 499-kilometer Irish border wasn't originally intended to be an international frontier. Since the Republic of Ireland was created, the situation at the border has mirrored the changing nature of Anglo-Irish relations.
The City of London dodges Brexit bullet — for now

The City of London dodges Brexit bullet — for now 14.01.2022

After warnings that Brexit would dent one of the few sectors where the UK is a global winner — financial services — it turns out the City is relatively unscathed. But some ask if COVID has just delayed the inevitable.
UK, India launch post-Brexit free trade talks

UK, India launch post-Brexit free trade talks 13.01.2022

After exiting the EU, London is looking to hammer out a new trade agreement with India. The UK is hoping for lower tariffs on Scotch whisky and better access to the tech sector, while India is eyeing a better visa deal.
Hard times after hard Brexit

Hard times after hard Brexit 02.01.2022

It's a year since Britain's PM, Boris Johnson, confidently led his nation over the precipice for what was popularly dubbed a hard Brexit.
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