Q&A: Understanding procedure that UK is using to exit EU

Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union sets the procedure for a member state to withdraw from the EU, if it should wish to do so. It was first introduced by the Lisbon Treaty in 2007.

Thu, 06 Apr, 2017 - 01:00

Stephen Cadogan

How does a member state trigger Article 50?

A member state must notify the European Council of its intention to leave. There are no particular requirements regarding the form.

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