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'Article 50' refers to Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty of 2007, which updated the constitutional arrangements of the European Union (EU). | 'Article 50' refers to Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty of 2007, which updated the constitutional arrangements of the European Union (EU). | ||
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It is generally considered that the two-year period will start when the member withdrawing - for example the UK - serves a formal notification of its decision and intention to withdraw. | It is generally considered that the two-year period will start when the member withdrawing - for example the UK - serves a formal notification of its decision and intention to withdraw. | ||
The notification is often described as 'triggering' Article 50. | The notification is often described as 'triggering' Article 50. | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 15 November 2016
European Union
'Article 50' refers to Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty of 2007, which updated the constitutional arrangements of the European Union (EU).
Article 50 outlines a procedure and two-year timetable for negotiation for member states which decide to withdraw from the EU.
It is generally considered that the two-year period will start when the member withdrawing - for example the UK - serves a formal notification of its decision and intention to withdraw.
The notification is often described as 'triggering' Article 50.
