Relations with the UK
How the EU and UK work together to protect citizens' rights and and strengthen cooperation.
The United Kingdom (UK) is a former EU member state that left the Union in January 2020.
Following the UK's withdrawal, the EU-UK relationship is governed by agreements that ensure the respect for citizens' rights, fair competition and continued cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
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Post-Brexit agreements
Post-Brexit agreements
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
EU-UK withdrawal agreement
EU-UK withdrawal agreement
Last review: 15 April 2026