The European Union and the United Kingdom – forging a new partnership

The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020. Find out more about what has already been agreed and what is currently being negotiated and prepared. 

Brexit in brief

Get an overview of the state of play and the next steps.

The transition period

The future partnership

Find out more about preparations for an ambitious EU-UK partnership, going well beyond trade, and about ongoing readiness measures

The draft EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Negotiation rounds on the future partnership
Guide to the negotiations
UPDATED: Getting ready for the end of the transition period
Legislative measures of the EU to prepare for the end of the transition period

The EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement

Learn about the results of past negotiations: the Withdrawal Agreement with its chapters on Citizens’ Rights and the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.

Implementing the Withdrawal Agreement
UPDATED: Meetings of the Joint and Specialised Committees
Citizens' rights
Protocol on Ireland and Northern Ireland

Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom (UKTF)

The UKTF coordinates work on all issues relating to the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union and the future relationship.

Transparency
Stakeholder engagement
Agenda of Michel Barnier

Publications and news

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Documents related to the work of the Task Force for Relations with the United Kingdom
Press material