News Alert: Britain has officially left the European Union after 47 years in the bloc, a victory for anti-establishment forces

Few will feel the impact of Brexit until the end of an 11-month transition. But the departure, which voters endorsed in a June 2016 referendum, challenges the European project's fundamental belief that peace and prosperity are best achieved by opening borders and deepening integration.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 31, 6:01 PM     Britain has officially left the European Union after 47 years in the bloc, a victory for anti-establishment forces Few will feel the impact of Brexit until the end of an 11-month transition. But the departure, which voters endorsed in a June 2016 referendum, challenges the European project's fundamental belief that peace and prosperity are best achieved by opening borders and deepening integration. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071