Rejoining the EU: Breaking Down the Barriers

With the prospect of rejoining the European Union on the horizon, many are casting doubts on the feasibility of such a move. However, recent polls and statements from European leaders suggest that the door is still open for Britain to return. In fact, a YouGov survey reveals that majorities in several European countries are in favor of British readmission, with Denmark at 72% and Germany at 63% showing the most support.

Key Takeaways:

A YouGov survey found that majorities in several European countries are in favor of British readmission, with Denmark at 72% and Germany at 63%.
Senior EU officials and European leaders have stated that Britain would be welcome back into the EU once they're confident that "Brexit nonsense" has been put behind them.
Rejoining the EU would require new negotiations, but would likely result in better terms than those negotiated during the Brexit process, which was marred by "impossible promises, outright lies, and empty slogans."
The adoption of the euro would be decided during rejoin negotiations, and would likely take several years to implement, as seen by the experience of Sweden and Poland, who joined the EU in 1995 and 2004, respectively, but have yet to adopt the euro.
A European Commission survey found that 71% of people in countries already using the euro think it has been good for their nation.

Statistics:

72% of people in Denmark are in favor of British readmission to the EU (YouGov survey).
63% of people in Germany are in favor of British readmission to the EU (YouGov survey).
53% of people in France are in favor of British readmission to the EU (YouGov survey).
51% of people in Italy are in favor of British readmission to the EU (YouGov survey).
71% of people in countries using the euro think it has been good for their nation (European Commission, October 2024).

Sources:

YouGov survey
European Commission