Britain’s split from the European Union took full effect as 2021 began. Here is a guide to what it means, how it came about and what the future may hold.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Northern Ireland, Strained by Brexit, Braces for Marching Season
Brexit has inflamed sectarian passions to a degree not seen since the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
Of Brexit and Boris: What’s Driving the Call for Scottish Independence
Scots voted to remain in the E.U., and they resent being dictated to by England. And they just plain don’t like Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
From Fish to Warships: How a Small Britain-France Dispute Flared
A dispute over fishing rights ballooned, leading the countries to send ships to the island of Jersey in the English Channel. By day’s end, both sides had pledged to work it out.
U.K. and France Send Navy to Island of Jersey in Fishing Dispute
French fishing crews dropped their threat to blockade a port on the island of Jersey, but a standoff over post-Brexit fishing rights augured a future of similar disputes.
Scenes of Scotland, as It Weighs Independence From the U.K.
If the pro-independence vote surges in Thursday’s elections for the Scottish Parliament, momentum for an another referendum on independence may become unstoppable.
Brexit Trade Deal Gets a Final OK From E.U. Parliament
The vote is the formal end of a Brexit process that began nearly five years ago. But mutual mistrust remains high.
Chlorinated U.S. Chickens Fuel British Consumers’ Fears
Denounced by politicians and reviled by food safety activists, American-bred “chlorinated chickens” have become a symbol of all the U.K. fears about a looming trade deal.
The Ghosts of Northern Ireland’s Troubles Are Back. What’s Going On?
A peace agreement nearly a quarter-century ago helped transform Northern Ireland after decades of bitter conflict. But new issues are reawakening old feuds.
Northern Ireland Sees Spasm of Violence as Old Tensions Resurface
Brexit and Covid have brought longtime grievances to the surface and protests to the streets.