Former EU negotiator says UK could rejoin bloc on special terms
Michel Barnier, the former chief negotiator for the European Union during Brexit, has suggested that the UK could re-enter the union under specific conditions. He noted that a return would not require the country to adopt the euro or join the Schengen area.
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Michel Barnier, who served as the primary negotiator for the European Union during the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the bloc, has stated that the UK could rejoin the union on "special" terms. This comment comes approximately ten years after the 2016 referendum.
According to reports from The Independent, Barnier indicated that a returning UK would not be forced to adopt the euro or join the Schengen area. While his comments suggest potential flexibility regarding certain membership requirements, he did not provide a definitive stance on whether the country would regain its previous budget rebate.
The Daily Mail also reported on Barnier's remarks concerning "special" terms for British re-entry. His statements have emerged amid ongoing discussions regarding the long-term status of UK-EU relations and the potential for future negotiations between the two parties.