UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says
A senior European MEP has suggested that the UK could re-enter the EU through a 'Switzerland plus' framework agreement. This model would allow for closer ties and market access without full membership.
Why it matters
It offers a potential pathway for post-Brexit economic and political realignment between the UK and the EU.
Andy Burnham has said he is looking at all options for the UK’s relationship with the EU./Getty Images Andy Burnham has said he is looking at all options for the UK’s relationship with the EU./Getty Images Brexit UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties
Prefer the Guardian on Google The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has said.
Bernd Lange, who was heavily involved in Brexit negotiations, said: “I would love to see the UK back.” He said the EU missed the UK in decision-making because of its strong history of promoting open markets and democracy.
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