On 15 April 2016, the campaigns have been launched for the "Brexit" Referendum: the question whether the UK should leave the European Union or not. Two days earlier, "Vote Leave" and "Britain Stronger in Europe" were recognized as the official campaign names. The final question will be posed on 23 June 2016 during a referendum. Recent polls show the both campaigns in a tight race. The vote has created uncertainty over the future of the UK and the EU, and the IMF has recently warned of potential consequences if it would leave. President Obama is to visit the country next week to try to convince British people to vote to remain in the EU.

It is said a "Brexit" could lead to economic turmoil in both the UK and the EU. While those who want the UK to leave the EU to get a better deal, others argue it can’t expect to get a better deal if it would actually leave, and several economic reports have highlighted the economic risks. Recently the IMF has also warned of the consequences a "Brexit" would have. Furthermore, it would lead to even more political instability in Europe, that is still recovering from its financial crises, and is trying to deal with the refugee crisis.

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For more background information on the "Brexit" Referendum, click here, here and here.

For recent polls on the "Brexit" Referendum click here.

For the official campaign websites click here (Britain Stronger in Europe) and here (Vote Leave).