France’s Macron and Spain’s Sanchez Urge Burnham to Bring UK Back Into the EU
- On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met in Madrid, where Macron quipped "Welcome back" in English while discussing Britain's potential return to the European Union.
- The discussion follows statements from Andy Burnham, who indicated he would consider "all options" for future relations between Britain and Europe; leaders of France and Spain expressed support for a potential return.
- During a joint press conference with Sanchez, Macron said that if Britain decided to rejoin the European Union, it would be "excellent news" and "a good decision" for the country.
- Spain would "certainly welcome" a returned Britain, Sanchez stressed, adding that the country would "open its arms once again to a brotherly people" with whom Spain shares strong relations.
- Brexit remains a "huge loss" for Europeans, Sanchez said, yet Macron suggested Britain is moving in the right direction for potential future cooperation within the European Union.
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His words were greeted by a "Welcome back!" from the French president.
France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech
The European Union would embrace the UK if it ever decided to rejoin the bloc, the leaders of Spain and France said shortly after new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility. “Welcome back,” French President Emmanuel Macron quipped in English, speaking Wednesday in Madrid alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is hosting the leader on a two-day visit. “This prime minister is moving in that direction,” Macron added. “I think i…
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have expressed support for the idea of Britain reviewing its relations with the European Union and possibly returning to the bloc. The two made their statements at a joint press conference in Madrid, News.bg reports. Macron welcomed the position of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who said that London should consider various options for its future relations with the EU…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to rethink future relations with the EU. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez would welcome the United Kingdom "with open arms". Emmanuel Macron looks similar.
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