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's European Council press statement: 20 October 2017

   • 20 October 2017
   • Press release

2. PM's open letter to EU citizens in the UK

   • 19 October 2017
   • News story

3. New Sanctions Bill introduced in House of Lords

   • 18 October 2017
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Call for evidence and briefing note: EEA-workers in the UK labour market

   • 29 September 2017
   • Open consultation

2. Public consultation on the United Kingdom’s future legal framework for imposing and implementing sanctions

   • 2 August 2017
   • Consultation outcome

3. EU single market directives: alignment with new legislation

   • 8 December 2016
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill: impact assessment

   • 19 October 2017
   • Impact assessment

2. EU exit, universities, research and innovation: stakeholder working group

   • 18 October 2017
   • Corporate report

3. Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: 16 October 2017

   • 16 October 2017
   • Policy paper

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Statistics

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

   • 15 September 2017
   • Official Statistics

2. European Union Finances 2015

   • 9 December 2015
   • Official Statistics

3. Wellbeing in Northern Ireland: October 2015

   • 15 October 2015
   • 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. Macedonia: List of Medical Facilities

   List of English-speaking doctors and hospitals in Macedonia Read more

3. Reuniting Europe Programme - Turkey

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

4. 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

5. 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