After a special meeting on 10 April 2019, European Council President Donald Tusk announced during a press conference that the European Council had approved a “flexible” six month extension (until 31 October 2019) for the UK to withdraw from the EU. After the six months, the UK could ratify the extension agreement extension agreement or revoke the article 50 notice and the UK could remain in the EU. The EU leaders will meet again to June to assess the situation. Subsequently, on 11 April 2019, the Official Journal published European Council Decision (EU) 2019/584 taken in agreement with the United Kingdom of 11 April 2019 extending the period under Article 50(3) TEU extending the period until 31 October 2019.
