Policy Area

Europe

The UK voted to leave the European Union in the 23 June 2016 EU referendum. The government is now preparing to leave the EU in the best possible way for the UK’s national interest.

Announcements

1. PM Brexit negotiations statement: 21 September 2018

   • 21 September 2018
   • News story

2. Foreign Secretary attends August 2018 Gymnich in Vienna

   • 30 August 2018
   • News story

3. UK Nationals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

   • 28 August 2018
   • Worldwide news story

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Consultations

1. Haulage permits and trailer registration

   • 13 September 2018
   • Consultation outcome

2. Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures

   • 24 July 2018
   • Closed consultation

3. Nuclear Safeguards Regulations

   • 9 July 2018
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. European Structural and Investment Funds state aid documents

   • 18 September 2018
   • Guidance

2. European Structural and Investment Funds: useful resources

   • 18 September 2018
   • Guidance

3. FOI release: FCO UK staff numbers as of 2018, and before Brexit

   • 14 September 2018
   • FOI release

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Statistics

1. Living abroad: What information is there on British residents living in the EU? April 2018

   • 4 May 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. European Union Finances 2017

   • 16 March 2018
   • Official Statistics

3. The impact of sterling depreciation on prices and turnover in the manufacturing sector

   • 15 September 2017
   • Official Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Review of the balance of competences

   The review of the balance of competences will be an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. Read more

2. Reuniting Europe Programme - Turkey

   The bidding round for the Reuniting Europe (RE) Programme for Financial Year 2015-16 is now closed Read more

3. EU law and the balance of competences: A short guide and glossary

   This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'. Read more

4. England 2014 to 2020 European Social Fund partner information

   ESF co-financing organisations (opt-in organisations) role in the England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds programme. Read more

5. Hallmarking policy

   Role of Regulatory Delivery within hallmarking policy and legislation. Read more