Hogan Lovells Publications | 12 July 2016

Brexit – Possible models for the UK/EU relationship

This paper summarizes some potential alternative models for the UK’s future relationship with the European Union, together with the key differences between the models which will need to be addressed in determining both the shape and impact of that new relationship.

The purpose of this paper is to enable business to understand the principle features of the potential outcomes to the political process underway, rather than to address specific issues, of which there are many, in detail.

In this note you will find:

—	A summary of the key features of the UK’s current membership of the EU;
—	Four potential alternative models for the UK’s future relationship with the EU, together with their key features;
—	An overview comparison of each of the four potential alternative models.

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