UK Officially Quits After 47 Years Of Joining The European Union

JAKARTA - Britain has finally officially left the European Union after 47 years as a member of the European Union (EU). British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will lead the welcoming "new era emergence" in the history of the country of Elizabeth founded.

As quoted by bbc.com, an hour before Britain officially said goodbye to EU Johnson said that this was not the end of Brexit but the beginning. He also said the disconnection of the 27 EU countries was a moment of real national reform and change.

Various comments from post-Brexit British figures emerged. The tone varied, some responded positively, some criticized.

The leader of the workers' party, Jeremy Corbyn, for example, he urged the government not to be "exclusive" but to build a truly internationalist Britain and with an open mind to the outside world. Meanwhile positive comments came from Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage.

He said, "Finally today has come when we break free. A massive victory for the people against the institutions," he said.

Initially, Brexit was scheduled for March 29 last year however, it was repeatedly postponed because lawmakers refused. But Johnson was able to reach his own accord through parliament after he won general elections in December.

The end of the brexit ends a political dispute that has been rolling for more than three years after the 2016 referendum, in which as many as 52 percent of voters supported Britain's exit from the EU.

Brexit celebration

Brexit supporters will gather in Parliament Square to celebrate the occasion. There they will count down the seconds for Britain's exit from the European Union. The EU flag will be hoisted on Parliament Square perhaps as a sign of their farewell.

Meanwhile, a new 50p coin will be created to mark Britain's exit. However, one of Big Ben's monumental clock buildings will not sound like it usually does when there is a big moment in England due to renovations.

Meanwhile, the European Union appreciates the decision taken by the UK. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, for example, paid tribute to British citizens who have contributed to the European Union and made it stronger.

"This is a story about old friends and a new era begins now ... Therefore, it is an emotional day, but I look forward to the next stage," he said.

Nevertheless, negotiations on an agreement between the European Union and the UK are continuing. And each of them will fight for their interests. One of them is an agreement on trade.

As Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Coveney explained, the EU and UK will struggle to reach a trade agreement during their 11 month transition period. "Because there are too many things to agree on," he said.