U.K. officially leaves European Union

2 Feb 2020

U.K. officially leaves European Union

U.K. officially leaves European UnionThe much delayed, much-debated Brexit has finally happened. The United Kingdom is no longer a part of the European Union (EU) as of 31 January 2020.

UK's prime minister, Boris Johnson has promised a 'real national renewal' after 47 years of EU membership.
 	With the EU-UK 'divorce' now final, it time for the UK to look ahead to the next chapter.
 	An 11-month transition period (until 31 December 2020) has begun during which the UK will still follow the old EU rules.
 	Free movement of goods, services and people will continue during this period. The EU's top court will still have jurisdiction over UK matters.
 	However, British ministers will no longer be a part of EU meetings where all the big decisions are made.
 	Now, the UK has to come up with new trade partnerships and deals with the EU as well as with the rest of the world.
 	Once the transition period gets over at the end of this year, immigration rules will change for EU and UK citizens.
 	The UK citizens will now need a visa to visit the EU member nations, which will be valid for 90 days. This is unlike the current scenario where they are free to travel within the EU without a visa or a limited number of days.

The next 11 months are important to the UK as well as the EU, in order to negotiate a new relationship. Not many on the EU side believe that this is possible in such a short time, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised to do so.

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