European Commission and Council Presidents sign the Brexit Agreement

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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Lyen, and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, signed today an agreement for Britain's exit from the European Union to be referred to the European Parliament on January 29th for ratification.

"I just signed with Michel the agreement of Britain's withdrawal from the European Union," paving the way to Lyne as saying, paving the way for ratification by the European Parliament.

In turn, Michel said: "Things will definitely change, but our friendship will remain and we will open a new chapter as partners and allies."

The Queen Elizabeth II of Britain officially ratified yesterday the law relating to Britain's exit from the European Union "Brexit".

Britain will leave the European Union on the 31st of this month, after which a transitional period will begin, during which the two parties will conduct trade negotiations.