UK to leave EU soon Member States leave for the first time

UK to leave EU soon Member States leave on February 1st at 4:19 pm

The UK will officially withdraw from the EU at 8:00 am Japan time. This is the first time an ever expanding EU member state has left, and a large crowd is gathering in central London to see historic moments.

The UK will officially leave the EU, which has been a member of the EU for 47 years, including its predecessor community, at 11 pm local time and 11 am local time on January 1.

Withdrawals and remnants are gathering near the British Parliament in central London, and are trying to see the moment of withdrawal.

Prime Minister Johnson held his last cabinet meeting before leaving in Sunderland, in the north, which was first revealed in a referendum four years ago. At 7:00 a.m. Japan time, a video message for the public will be released at 7:00 am, calling for a reconciliation of a more fragmented society in the debate over secession.

The British government issued a commemorative 50 pence coin on the 31st with the withdrawal, and a clock will be projected on the building at the Prime Minister's Office to count down.

This is the first time that a Member State has left the EU, which has been integrating and expanding under the philosophy of peace and coexistence, and the departure of the UK is a historic milestone for both the UK and the EU.

Remnants march, break-offs and arguments

Hundreds of citizens marched in the heart of London on March 31 in the heart of London, leaving Britain with the EU.

The gathered people raised a flag stating, "I already miss the EU" in an attempt to send a message that some people do not want to leave.

According to the 25-year-old woman who participated, "The withdrawal is only a tragedy for Britain, it is upsetting and miserable. It makes us pessimistic about the future of Britain and the future of young people. It will take a long time Maybe it's worth fighting until you can return to the EU. "

After this, the participants gathered in front of the building containing the EU-related offices, and in Japan, while singing a Scottish folk song known as the "light of fireflies", there were also some people who wept sorry for leaving. Was.

On the other hand, in the immediate vicinity of the march of the remnants, the secessionists performed a performance such as burning the paper on which the EU flag was printed, and in some cases there was a dispute between the two sides.

Peter French, who called for the march, said, "I said goodbye and, if possible, called for a march with the hope of reuniting as soon as possible. The country was severely broken over the secession. I don't think the division will be filled for a long time, and bringing people together requires more effort than the power spent on the division. "

EU leaders negotiate with UK “will not easily concession in the future”

The EU leaders emphasized the unity of the remaining Member States and indicated that future negotiations with the UK, such as free trade, would not be easily compromised.

The EU leaders and others gathered for a press conference before noon on the 31st, 12 hours after the withdrawal.

In this statement, President Michel of the EU said, "Today is an unusual day. It is not a happy time for someone to leave." He added, "The 27 countries will work together more," and emphasized that the withdrawal would strengthen the unity of the remaining Member States.

He will lead the EU with minimal impact from the withdrawal of Britain, saying, "Tomorrow, the new EU will begin. It's not optimistic or pessimistic, it's just determined." I was particularly motivated.

He also stated that he would like to establish as good a relationship as possible with the United Kingdom, but would not do so in the same way as member states. On the other hand, he showed the idea of ​​not easily concessions.

Expert "The beginning of the end of the EU ..."

Regarding Britain's withdrawal from the European Union, renowned French historian Emmanuel Todd told an NHK interview that "there will be a country that wants to regain freedom following Britain." He noted that it could be the beginning of the end of the EU.

Emmanuel Todd, a French historian, once gained worldwide attention in anticipation of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the financial collapse of the United States.

In an interview with NHK, Todd said that Britain was able to achieve its secession following a fierce bipartite debate within the country, "a functioning British democracy with a culture of debate." Was evaluated as a result of a typical process.

He noted that elite Prime Minister Johnson had set the course for the withdrawal. The appearance of Prime Minister Johnson is a symbol of the mobility of British society. "

"It's difficult to predict what will happen next after the British withdrawal, but it may be the first step towards the collapse of the EU. The EU, which has been pursuing consolidation while restricting the sovereignty of its member states, has given a terrible view that the departure of the UK could lead to a crisis of division.