Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez welcomed the idea of the UK rejoining the European Union after a speech by UK Labour leader Andy Burnham suggested this possibility. EU officials said the UK is welcome to explore options like customs union or single market membership, but it is up to the UK to decide its future relationship with the EU.Key Facts
- Emmanuel Macron said “welcome back” to the UK if it decides to rejoin the EU.
- Andy Burnham, UK Labour leader, said Brexit caused more harm than good and suggested several options including full EU membership.
- Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Spain would support any UK bid to rejoin the EU.
- EU officials said the UK could join the customs union or single market but must agree to EU trade rules and policies.
- Macron called Brexit “the biggest lie of the last 30 years,” citing unmet economic promises.
- EU is prepared to improve cooperation but expects the UK to clearly define its goals.
- The EU and UK plan a summit in Brussels later in 2024 to discuss their relationship.
- A proposal for Canada to become an EU associate member is seen as a symbolic idea, not a serious option for the UK.
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