The United Kingdom will not be able to return to the European Union under the special conditions it enjoyed in the past. This is stated in a report by The Guardian, UNN reports.
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It is noted that London will not be able to count on the return of its former benefits and special status in the event of re-entry into the EU—Brussels is ready to accept Britain back only on the general terms that apply to all new members, and a return to the EU, if it happens, will be very painful for the Kingdom.
There is a strategic need for the EU and the UK to cooperate, but I don't think there will be a desire to open up new decades of British exceptionalism. The price of returning to the bloc will be membership on normal terms
According to him, he expects member states to take a "very warm, welcoming" but at the same time "tough" stance on the UK's membership application.
It is clear that the individual approach is gone, and it is clear that the UK's negotiations must address all the issues that are stipulated for any candidate
The publication points out that during its 47 years of EU membership, the UK achieved an unprecedented special status: opt-outs from core policies such as the single currency and the passport-free Schengen Area, as well as a rebate on EU budget payments, while carving out its own role in shaping the agenda.
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According to a study by the organization Best for Britain, more than half (53%) of UK citizens support the idea of re-joining the European Union ten years after the Brexit referendum.
According to media reports, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to reset relations with Europe amid efforts to save the government. More than 30 MPs are demanding his resignation following the elections.
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