MADRID: Spain and France have welcomed the prospect of Britain returning to the European Union, saying the United Kingdom would be welcomed if it decided to reverse its Brexit course.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made the remarks during a joint press conference in Madrid, where they discussed the future of relations between Britain and the European Union.
Macron welcomed the possibility of Britain returning to the EU, saying that if the British people decided to pursue such a course and the British government moved in that direction, it would be positive news for both Britain and Europe.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also expressed support for closer relations with Britain, saying Spain would welcome the United Kingdom back with “open arms.”
The comments came amid renewed discussion in Britain about its future relationship with the European Union and the possibility of reconsidering arrangements established following Brexit.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that his government is examining different options for Britain’s future relationship with the EU, including closer economic and political cooperation.
However, any potential return to EU membership would require a formal political decision by the United Kingdom and negotiations with the European Union and its member states.
The issue is expected to remain an important part of the broader debate over Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with Europe.
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Reported By: Mirza Maqbool I Sports Reporter
