The Facts Quick answers to all your questions Filter by theme A Changing EU Constitution Economy Policies Politics and Society Relationship with the EU Role in the World Union Fact What is the transition period? The transition period is the 11-month grace period agreed by the UK and the EU following the UK’s exit from the bloc on 31 January 2020. Read More Fact What is the OECD? The OECD is an international organisation that fosters policymaking cooperation between member, and many non-member, countries. Read More Fact What is the Treaty of Rome? The Treaty of Rome, which was signed in 1957 by the original six member states, laid much of the groundwork for the EU as it is today. Read More Fact What is the External Action Service? The External Action Service, or EEAS, is the EU’s diplomatic service. It was established after the Lisbon Treaty on 1 January 2011. Read More Fact Who is Josep Borrell? Josep Borrell is the EU’s chief diplomat, also known as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs. Read this fact to find out more. Read More Fact Can any country join the EU? No, only European countries may join the EU. This was tested in 1987 when Morocco’s application was rejected. Read More Fact What is the Internal Market Bill? The Internal Market Bill was introduced by the UK government to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period. At that… Read More Fact What is an Australian-style deal with the EU? When the government talks about an Australian-style deal with the EU, it is talking exclusively about trade. The bulk of EU-Australia trade… Read More Fact What is a pet passport? A pet passport is a travel document for dogs, cats and ferrets, allowing them to be taken across borders with their owners…. Read More Fact Will I need a visa to travel to the EU after Brexit? No. From the end of the transition period, British citizens will still be able to travel for short-term visits to all 27… Read More Fact What is the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)? The CFP is the EU’s policy for managing fisheries across member states. Its basic aim is to ensure sustainable fishing over the… Read More Fact What is net migration? Net migration is the sum of the number of people who move to the UK to live for at least a year… Read More Posts navigation 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 21
