Meaning of Brexit

This section explains the term "Brexit" and provides key dates in the process.

"Brexit" is a portmanteau of "British Exit", referring to the UK's departure from the European Union. The decision was made through a referendum on June 23, 2016, with the actual exit taking place on January 31, 2020.

Highlight: The United Kingdom had been a member state of the EU for 47 years before its departure.

Vocabulary: A referendum is a direct vote by the electorate on a particular proposal, in this case, whether to remain in or leave the EU.

Brexit Voters

This section discusses who was eligible to vote in the Brexit referendum.

The Brexit Abstimmung Ergebnis (Brexit vote result) was determined by approximately 46.5 million eligible voters from:

• The United Kingdom
• Ireland
• Commonwealth countries (including Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Gibraltar)

Highlight: The inclusion of Commonwealth citizens in the vote reflects the UK's historical ties and unique voting rights arrangements.

Consequences of Brexit

This page outlines some of the major consequences resulting from the UK's departure from the EU.

Key impacts of Brexit include:

• Disruptions in the transport of goods to and from Great Britain
• New visa requirements for working or living in the UK

Example: The image shows a customs sign, indicating the new border checks and procedures implemented post-Brexit.