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.

European Council October 2016: Prime Minister's press statement

Prime Minister Theresa May gave a statement about the subjects covered in the European Council meeting: Brexit, migration, Russia and trade.

Process for invoking Article 50: Ministerial statement 7 November

A statement from the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union on the process for invoking Article 50.

David Davis visits London City Airport to discuss Brexit with industry leaders

The Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union has chaired a roundtable with aviation industry leaders to hear their views on the Brexit...

PM: Devolved administrations vital to our success in the future

Prime Minister Theresa May will offer the devolved administrations a new forum to allow them to help shape the UK's EU exit strategy.

Latest

1. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • updated 24 July 2017
   • Guidance

2. Foreign Secretary holds press conference in Tokyo, Japan

   • published 21 July 2017
   • Speech

3. European Structural and Investment Funds: useful resources

   • updated 21 July 2017
   • Guidance

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Announcements

1. Foreign Secretary holds press conference in Tokyo, Japan

   • 21 July 2017
   • Speech

2. IP and BREXIT: The facts

   • 20 July 2017
   • News story

3. David Davis' closing remarks at the end of the second round of EU exit negotiations in Brussels

   • 20 July 2017
   • News story

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Consultations

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

   • 21 April 2017
   • Closed consultation

2. EU single market directives: alignment with new legislation

   • 8 December 2016
   • Consultation outcome

3. Review of European Electronic Communications Regulatory Framework

   • 14 October 2016
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. ESF action notes: 2014 to 2020 programme

   • 24 July 2017
   • Guidance

2. European Structural and Investment Funds: useful resources

   • 21 July 2017
   • Guidance

3. Joint technical note on the comparison of EU-UK positions on citizens' rights

   • 20 July 2017
   • Policy paper

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Statistics

1. European Union Finances 2015

   • 9 December 2015
   • Official Statistics

2. Wellbeing in Northern Ireland: October 2015

   • 15 October 2015
   • Official Statistics

3. UK National Wellbeing: Northern Ireland Report - March 2015

   • 31 March 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