Eu meets without britain first time since brexit vote
You're referring to the European Union (EU) meeting without the United Kingdom (UK) for the first time since the Brexit vote.
Yes, on July 1, 2016, the EU held a summit in Brussels, Belgium, without the UK, marking the first time the UK was not present at an EU summit since its accession to the EU in 1973.
The summit was attended by the remaining 27 EU member states, with the aim of discussing the future of the EU and the implications of the UK's decision to leave the bloc. The meeting was seen as a significant moment in the history of the EU, as it marked the beginning of a new era for the organization without one of its founding members.
The summit was also an opportunity for the remaining EU member states to discuss and agree on a joint approach to the Brexit negotiations, which were set to begin in the coming weeks. The meeting was seen as a crucial step in the process of shaping the EU's future relationship with the UK and in preparing for the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.
In the end, the summit resulted in a joint statement by the EU leaders, which emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong and united EU, while also acknowledging the need to adapt to the changing circumstances and to work towards a new relationship with the UK.