Brexit – next steps
• Legal basis: art. 50 TUE («Treaty of Lisbon»)
• Notification of the United Kingdom of its intention to withdraw from the EU
• Negotiations between the EU and the United Kingdom regarding a withdrawal agreement governing the future relationships between the two parties
• «Sunset clause»: After a negotiation period of two years or the withdrawal agreement comes into force, the Treaties that govern EU membership no longer apply to the United Kingdom. However, this period can be extended by
unanimous agreement of the European Council, with the consent of the United Kingdom and all member states.