"This is the dawn of a new era": Britain retires from the EU

About three years after the referendum - the Barcaze is being realized and the kingdom is off to a new start. Supporters claim this is "Independence Day," and opponents believe it will be weakening the West. Either way, this is a sigh of relief, even if momentary, for UK residents who are tired of political wrangling: "Just want it to end"

"This is the dawn of a new era": Britain retires from the EU

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The Barcasite agreement to shape the fate of the United Kingdom is being realized, and Britain is set to retire from the European Union on Friday. An hour before midnight (London time), the kingdom will leave the European Union of 28 countries, which it joined in 1973. At the end of the transitional period, which ends on 31 December, during which the UK will remain subject to EU law, it will set off on its own. During this, the Union will lose 15% of its economy, its largest military force, and the capital of the international economy - London.

In London's Parliament Square, the celebrating night will gather, and opponents of the Barracks will gather there as well. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to convene a Cabinet meeting in Sunderland, the first city to announce its support for the EU exit in the June 2016 referendum. With official EU retirement, Johnson will deliver a speech saying "This is the dawn of a new era."

However, beyond inspiring words, Johnson has not yet provided information as to what is expected to happen in the post-Barcaze era. After 47 years of membership in the Union, the UK is considered to be "turning its back" on the countries of incorporation. However, very little will change by the end of 2020, so Johnson promised to sign a free trade agreement with the EU. Johnson's spokesman said the UK government was clearly interested in such a deal with the Union, which is similar to Canada's model.

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"This is the dawn of a new era." Boris Johnson (Photo: Reuters)

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London, January 8, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

For supporters of the agreement, the Barcasit is a kind of "Independence Day" for Britain, which "managed to escape" from an association that has only failed citizens. But opponents believe it is a foolish course to weaken the West, undermine the economy and isolate the kingdom from the rest of the world.

The Barcasit referendum, held in the UK in June 2016, has sparked a major controversy among citizens, with only about 52% voting in favor of leaving the union. The political stability that has been part of the kingdom for decades has been completely undermined. Disputes ranged from retirement from the union, immigration issues, and even to the modernization of Britain. Beyond that, different regions of the United Kingdom voted differently - if in England and Wales the majority of voters supported leaving the Union, Scotland and Northern Ireland voted against.

With a song with Scottish and lots of nostalgia, the European Parliament is separate from the UK

"Strong together." Opponents of the Barracks protest in front of the London Parliament building last night (Photo: Reuters)

Barracks opponents protest with UK and EU flags outside London Parliament Building, January 30, 2020 (Photo: Reuters)

Although many expect Britain to be divided between celebrations and mourning today, it seems that residents are just happy to end a period of more than three years of political wrangling. "I didn't vote for the Barracks, but now I just want it to end," said London resident Judith Miller. "I'm tired, and I'm tired of the news. We'll just deal with it."

Proponents of the move hope that the Kingdom's independence will bring about democratic and economic reforms that will reshape Britain. By contrast, opponents argue that Britain will simply disappear, with no choice but to come closer to the United States and President Donald Trump. The Times newspaper even published a cartoon of Johnson leaping from the EU pan into Trump's "orange hair fire".

European MPs embrace after vote on the Barakit (Photo: AP)

European MPs embrace after vote on Barcasit, January 29, 2020 (Photo: AP)

The press in the kingdom was also divided. The Daily Mail title was "New Dawn," and in "Sun" they wrote "Our Time Has Come." However, the Guardian, the newspaper known to oppose Barcasit, said it was the biggest gamble of the last generation.

With the hope that the situation will return to normal, Europeans from the EU countries have separated from the United Kingdom. Sarah Inuito of Milan, said she was saddened that the kingdom was leaving the Union. "I think it's a very bad thing for Europe and for the UK, in every way," she said. "Have peace!"