European leaders offer 6-month extension to its Brexit departure

European leaders have offered Britain an extension till the end of October, which is a 6 month delay to its Brexit departure. Mrs May welcomed the extension, which will be flexible to enable Britain to leave the EU on June 1 and avoid taking place in European Parliamentary elections on May 23, should an agreement be reached before May 22. It will further save the continent from a chaotic no-deal departure. If May accepts the extension, British voters will have to take part in European parliamentary elections.
Originally written on
April 11, 2019
and last modified on
April 11, 2019.
Tags: Brexit, Brexit negotiations, European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union