# United Kingdom leaves the European Union as transition period begins

Date: 2020

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## Drivers

- 2019 European Parliament election and fragmented EU politics: https://factrail.ai/drivers/2019-european-parliament-election-and-fragmented-eu-politics

## Sources

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## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/uk-leaves-eu-transition-begins-2020-01