The UK is ready to be accepted back into the EU, but on new terms
According to hvylya.net: Most people in six Western European countries would support the UK's return to the European Union ten years after Brexit, but not on the same preferential terms that existed before.
This is evidenced by a YouGov poll reported by The Guardian.
The EuroTrack survey conducted in six Western European countries, including Britain, showed a mixed attitude towards the UK potentially returning to the European bloc.
At least half of respondents in four largest European countries - France, Germany, Italy, and Spain - support granting the UK permission to return to the EU. However, the attitude radically changes when it comes to the terms of return.
- Only one-fifth of respondents in these four EU countries believe that the UK should return on the old terms that allowed it to not adopt the euro and remain outside the Schengen visa-free zone.
- In the UK itself, 54% of respondents generally supported the country's return to the EU, however, only 36% of Britons support rejoining without the previous preferential terms.
Previous benefits and countries' positions
Specific figures show that in Italy, this position is supported by 19% of respondents, in France - 21%, in Spain and Germany - 22%. Meanwhile, 58-62% of respondents believe that the UK should be part of all key spheres of EU policy.
The most positive attitude towards the UK's return is demonstrated by Denmark, where 72% of respondents answered that they would very much like the UK to return to the EU.
Interestingly, the survey results showed overwhelming support across all five continental countries for the potential accession of independent Scotland to the European Union, indicating a more positive attitude towards individual parts of the former British Empire.
The survey results demonstrate a complex dynamic of European sentiments regarding Brexit and its consequences, showing a willingness for reconciliation, but on new, more equitable terms.
A short news article about the survey results in six Western European countries showed that most residents support the UK's possible return to the European Union, albeit on different terms than before. This indicates a readiness for reconciliation but on more equitable terms.
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