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Introduktion
Britain faced a challenging crossroads not long ago, confronted with a pivotal referendum: the decision to either exit or remain within the European Union – EU alliance.

On the 23rd of June, 2016, the majority opted for departure, resulting in what is now known as Brexit. This monumental choice has ushered in significant transformations and immediate repercussions for the United Kingdom (UK).

At present, Prime Minister Theresa May is in the process of negotiating an agreement with the European headquarters, contemplating the path of either a soft or a hard Brexit.

Utdrag
The single market, enabling free movement among member states, facilitates the fluid operation of workers and businesses across the EU.

However, Mrs. May aims to exit the free-trade zone, a move viewed by the Conservatives as regaining control over British borders in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

This aspect would be a key element in a hard Brexit, potentially limiting the ability to engage in unrestricted trade with other member countries.

Contrast this scenario with nations like Norway, which, while not a member of the EU, maintains a close cooperation with the union.

Mrs. May is actively pursuing an agreement with the EU aimed at "allowing a reduction in migration and permitting separate agreements with other nations."

An additional challenge arises if the two-year deadline passes without substantive negotiations, leading to significant consequences.

The clock is ticking toward the March 2019 deadline. On the positive side for Brexit, access to the single market could streamline the process for businesses to transport goods, services, and capital across the EU.

However, this advantage comes with the trade-off of accepting the free movement of people, a stipulation insisted upon by the leaders of the 27 EU member states.

In the context of a hard Brexit, the United Kingdom seeks to curtail the influx of immigrants, necessitating the rejection of all forms of free movement from the EU.

The potential benefits of stricter immigration policies include attracting highly educated and skilled workers from around the world to contribute to the UK's economic prosperity.