The European Parliament approved the Brexit agreement

Deputies of the European Parliament on Wednesday evening resolutely approved an agreement on the exit of Great Britain from the European Union. “For” 631 parliamentarians voted, 49 abstained 13, writes Interfax. For ratification, only a simple majority of votes needed.

The next and last step by agreement by the EU will be the approval of the EU Council. His decision is expected on January 30.

The official date of UK exit will be 23 hours on December 31 in the time of London.

The formal exit from the EU will not mean actual: Great Britain is waiting for almost the most difficult part. British Escherb from Brexit has already reached $ 170 billion, and by the end of the year the country will lose about $ 90 billion, follows from the latest Bloomberg Economics analysts.