#FactOfTheDay 18/10/18 – Theresa May considers the possibility of extending Brexit transition period

The European Council held in Brussels on Wednesday has failed to unblock negotiations on Brexit. Uk’s Prime Minister Theresa May spoke for around 15 minutes on Wednesday evening, delivering a…

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#FactOfTheDay 15/10/2018 – Brexit negotiations come up against another obstacle

On Sunday 14 October, EU and UK negotiating teams have met to discuss and resolve key issues before the European Summit that will take place on Wednesday 17 October. Despite…

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#FactOfTheDay 27/06/2018 – Bill becomes law, now UK can leave the EU

The bill enacting the UK decision to leave the EU finally became law. After months of debates, yesterday the House of Commons speaker John Bercow told lawmakers: "I have to…

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The Brexit effects on European security and defense

On June 23, British voters chose to leave the European Union. This important referendum, colloquially termed Brexit, has sent shockwaves across Europe and the world. The victory of the Leave side, with 52 percent of the vote, versus 48 percent for Remain, is a rare and unexpected point. Neither the EU nor the United Kingdom will ever be the same. In this article the aim is to understand what may be the causes of Brexit on European security and defense (CSDP). At first, the theoretical approach will be considered, which tends to explain objectively the effects on European security policy. Secondly, the first reaction of the European Union following the referendum will be examined. Finally, the framework of the meeting in Bratislava will be presented, the informal meeting in which will meet for the first time the 27 EU countries.

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