Question: What will be the size of the European Union after the departure of Britain from the European Union per the exit approval given by the British parliament recently?
(a) 22
(b) 27
(c) 29
(d) 28
Answer: (b)
Related facts:
- European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to approve the Brexit deal with London, clearing the final hurdle for Britain’s departure from the EU.
- The vote was 621 to 49 in favour of the Brexit deal that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson negotiated with the other 27 EU leaders.
- UK’s official departure will reduce the number of countries in the bloc to 27.
- UK will not be having any control over the policies of EU as it will not be a member of the EU anymore.
- With Brexit, Britain is the first country to leave the EU.
Links:
http://ddnews.gov.in/international/eu-parliament-approves-brexit-deal-britain
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-51287430