No ‘tailor-made’ deal for UK if it wants to rejoin bloc, say former EU Brexit officials
Former EU officials have stated that if the UK seeks to rejoin the EU, it cannot expect the same favorable terms it had before Brexit. They emphasize that any re-entry would be under standard membership conditions, without special exemptions. This comes amid discussions among UK politicians about the possibility of rejoining the bloc in the future.
- ▪Britain would not be able to rejoin the EU on the special terms it enjoyed in the past.
- ▪Former officials warn that the UK should not expect as beneficial a deal as it once had if it decides to negotiate re-entry.
- ▪Any application from the UK would be treated under standard membership conditions, without the previous opt-outs and rebates.
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A pro-EU protester in Westminster. European Brexit veterans have warned Britain should not expect the beneficial deal it once had. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAView image in fullscreenA pro-EU protester in Westminster. European Brexit veterans have warned Britain should not expect the beneficial deal it once had. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPAEuropean UnionNo ‘tailor-made’ deal for UK if it wants to rejoin bloc, say former EU Brexit officialsBritain likely to face ‘warm, welcoming stance’ if it seeks re-entry but also a ‘hard-headed one’ – with no special dealsJennifer Rankin in Brussels and Kiran StaceyMon 18 May 2026 14.45 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 14.47 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBritain would not be able to rejoin the EU on the special terms it enjoyed in the past, veterans…
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