EU Response to the UK Brexit Referendum

Summary

The European Parliament responds to the UK's decision to leave the EU by calling for the immediate activation of withdrawal procedures and a major relaunch of the European project through institutional reform.
10 28.06.2016
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european union
legislative procedure
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament acknowledges and respects the democratic decision of the UK citizens to leave the Union.
  • The formal withdrawal process should be triggered immediately to prevent damaging uncertainty.
  • Negotiations regarding the withdrawal must begin as soon as official notification is received.
  • The European Parliament must be fully involved in all stages of negotiations concerning the withdrawal and any future relationship.
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