Brexit 

Impact and consequences 

       

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Brexit deal approved by the European Parliament 

The Withdrawal Agreement was approved by the European Parliament on Wednesday evening by 621 votes in favour, 49 against and 13 abstentions.

       

Brexit negotiations: deciding new EU-UK relations 

Since announcing its intention to leave, the UK has been in talks with the EU to determine the terms of their new relationship.

       

Verhofstadt on future EU-UK relations: “We should be ambitious” 

Ahead of the vote on the EU-UK withdrawal agreement on 29 January, we talked to Parliament’s Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt.

       

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Brexit: MEPs concerned about citizens' rights 

Parliament highlights that assurances are needed on the protection of citizens’ rights to ensure its consent to the Withdrawal Agreement.

       

Brexit: the impact on Ireland 

Ireland is likely to be the member state most affected by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The Parliament wants to mitigate the effects of Brexit on both parts of the island.

       

EU-UK relations: Parliament’s role in the Brexit talks 

The European Parliament plays a crucial role in the ongoing Brexit negotiations. Watch our video to find out how.

       

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Brexit: the Withdrawal Agreement passes the first European Parliament test 

The Constitutional Affairs Committee agreed on Thursday to recommend that the EP plenary should approve the UK withdrawal terms.

       

Verhofstadt: “We will only approve Brexit deal after UK has approved it” 

An orderly Brexit is needed to avoid violence returning to Ireland, according to Guy Verhofstadt, Parliament's Brexit coordinator.

       

Brexit: plans in place to mitigate impact of no deal  

If the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the effects will be felt by people and companies across Europe. The EU has adopted measures to mitigate the impact of a disorderly withdrawal.

       

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Red lines on Brexit negotiations 

An overwhelming majority of the house (516 votes in favour, 133 against, with 50 abstentions) adopted a resolution officially laying down the European Parliament’s key principles and conditions for its approval of the UK's withdrawal agreement. Any such agreement at the end of UK-EU negotiations will need to win the approval of the European Parliament.

       

Brexit and EU budget: how much the UK should still pay the EU 

The settlement of the UK’s financial obligations is one of the thorniest issues in the ongoing Brexit negotiations.

       

Deal or no deal: MEPs debate state of play on Brexit talks 

Will it still be possible to reach an agreement before the UK leaves the EU? MEPs discussed challenges and consequences in a debate on the Brexit talks.

       

Brexit: protecting the rights of EU citizens living in the UK 

Parliament is fighting to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK and of British citizens in the EU after Brexit.

       

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Brexit: lack of sufficient progress on divorce terms 

Progress on EU priorities in the first four rounds of talks with the UK has not been sufficient, says Parliament’s draft resolution

       

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Brexit: EU and UK citizens’ rights remain EP’s key priority 

EP Brexit Steering Group and MEPs from five committees in charge of citizens' rights heard representatives of the 3 million group and UK Home Office officials on Tuesday.

       

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UK must make clear what it wants, MEPs say in Brexit debate 

MEPs today commented on yesterday’s rejection of the Brexit deal in the House of Commons. Most members underlined that the UK must make up its mind and say what it wants.

       

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Brexit: new European Parliament reaffirms wholehearted support for EU position 

The Withdrawal Agreement is fair, balanced and provides legal certainty, MEPs say in a resolution reiterating Parliament’s support for an “orderly Brexit”.

       

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Ireland must not pay the price for Brexit, says Guy Verhofstadt 

“Ireland is crucial to the Union”, said European Parliament coordinator for Brexit Guy Verhofstadt on a fact-finding mission to Belfast, the border area and Dublin.

       

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Brexit: the time has come to back the withdrawal deal 

Parliament debated the UK’s withdrawal from the EU with EU Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier on Thursday.

       

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Brexit: EP recommends association agreement for future EU-UK relations 

Plenary endorses a resolution laying out a possible association framework for future EU-UK relations after Brexit.

       

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Trust is crucial in Brexit talks, say MEPs during debate  

Ahead of the EU summit, MEPs note “sufficient progress” in the Brexit talks but stress there are still outstanding issues.

       

Tajani: disorderly Brexit must be avoided but not at all costs 

The uncertainly surrounding Brexit must be ended as soon as possible, Antonio Tajani told EU leaders at the start of a special European Council dedicated to Brexit on 10 April.

       

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MEPs welcome unity on Brexit and call for reform of the EU 

MEPs welcomed the unity of the 27 Member States and the EU institutions with regard to Brexit and also called for a reform of the EU to benefit all its citizens.

       

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Brexit: MEPs concerned over UK government priorities  

MEPs acknowledge that progress has been made in Brexit negotiations, but stress that the hardest part of the talks is yet to come.

       

Brexit agreement: EU negotiator informs Parliament’s political leaders  

Parliament will play a crucial role in approving the Brexit agreement between the UK and the EU.

       

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Brexit: MEPs worried about UK position on British “divorce bill” 

The slow pace of the Brexit negotiations has resulted in poor progress on several crucial topics, said EP Brexit Coordinator Guy Verhofstadt to MEPs.

       

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Brexit: the time has come for the UK to clarify its position 

In the debate following the UK House of Commons’ meaningful vote, MEPs underlined that Europeans will remain united and that citizens’ rights are still the EP’s priority.