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10 years after Brexit vote: What do young Britons want now?

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Birgit Maass in London
June 23, 2026

Ten years after the Brexit referendum, Britain remains divided over what the UK's withdrawal from the European Union has meant — and where the country should go next. Some see it as democracy fulfilled, others argue it deprived a generation of opportunities and want Britain to forge closer ties with Europe again.

Beyond Westminster, the Brexit debate is still shaping how young Britons see their country's future. DW hears from a generation caught between the legacy of the referendum and the question of what comes next.

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