Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds
A survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations indicates that two-thirds of EU citizens support the UK rejoining the European Union. Despite the political divide, even supporters of far-right parties in several EU nations express a desire for closer ties with Britain.
Why it matters
Reflects a significant shift in European public opinion regarding Brexit and suggests potential future political pressure for closer UK-EU integration.
Activists hold EU flags during the weekly anti-Brexit and pro-EU protest in London’s Parliament Square this week, calling on the UK government to rejoin the EU. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Sopa Images/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen Activists hold EU flags during the weekly anti-Brexit and pro-EU protest in London’s Parliament Square this week, calling on the UK government to rejoin the EU. Photograph: Vuk Valcic/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Brexit Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds Even voters for far-right and Eurosceptic parties back closer relations, polling says
Reports on polling data and expert commentary without taking a stance on the merits of Brexit.
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