Consolidating Brexit : The Future of EU/UK cooperation: Foreword

This book offers a collaborative account of the profound impact and enduring questions surrounding the historic event known as Brexit, i.e. the United Kingdom’s decision to terminate its membership in the European Union in 2020. The book is a collection of thought-provoking contributions presented at the symposium titled "Consolidating Brexit: The future of EU/UK cooperation," which took place at the University of Vienna in November 2022.The texts gathered in the present volume delve into these intricate alleys of inquiry. They offer evaluative criticism and serve as valuable contributions to our collective efforts to comprehend and navigate the profound shock of Brexit. Moreover, they present constructive and collaborative pathways forward for both the EU and the UK. They address a wide array of legal and political issues ranging from the structure and background of the withdrawal and cooperation agreements via political and legal repercussions for the EU internally, to the impact on free movement and establishment, dispute settlement, financial regulation and financial markets and, not least, constitutional problems involved