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The UK formerly in the EU

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The UK joined the European Economic Community, which later became the European Union (EU), in 1973. Following a referendum, the UK left the EU in 2020, an event often called Brexit. The UK is no longer a member of the European Union.

Memory tip: UK joined in 1973, left the EU in 2020 (Brexit); it is no longer an EU member.

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Which statement about the UK and the European Union is correct today?

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