MEPs open arms to UK rejoining EU to ‘correct’ Brexit mistake

A group of MEPs expressed support for the UK potentially rejoining the EU, emphasizing the need for a strong relationship post-Brexit. Irish MEP Barry Andrews highlighted the importance of not treating the UK as a typical third country, while Italian MEP Sandro Gozi suggested various partnership options. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham criticized Brexit's negative impact and advocated for a long-term relationship with the EU. The upcoming EU-UK summit is seen as a pivotal moment for discussions. German MEP Terry Reintke called acknowledging Brexit as a mistake a sign of strength, while Polish MEP Jadwiga Wiśniewska urged for concrete agreements in new talks.