'We Won't Change Approach': EU Wants Actions From UK, Rather than Words
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened discussions about closer ties between the United Kingdom and the European Union, including possible future membership.
- European officials welcomed Burnham’s comments but said the United Kingdom must take concrete steps before the EU offers concessions.
- Potential agreements could cover youth exchanges, checks on food and animal products, and links between carbon-trading systems.
- French President Emmanuel Macron supported a possible British return, while Sebastien Maillard called rejoining the EU “unrealistic.
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'We won't change approach': EU wants actions from UK, rather than words
After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.
As discussions continue on reshaping Britain's relationship with the European Union, a noteworthy message has come from Brussels. The EU Commission has stated that it is open to discussions on the options London will present.
The European Union (EU) Commission stated that it is the responsibility of the British government to outline how it wants to improve its relationship with the EU. While the Commission indicated it is open to discussion on the options the UK will put forward, it also addressed the statements by British Prime Minister Andy Burnham that Brexit has done more harm than good to his country.
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