Two-thirds of EU citizens back UK rejoining bloc, survey finds
Summary
A recent survey shows that about two-thirds of people in European Union countries support the United Kingdom rejoining the EU. In the UK, many voters believe Brexit has harmed important issues like the economy and trade, and most want closer ties with the EU, including free movement of people.Key Facts
- 66% of EU citizens in 15 countries think the UK rejoining the EU is a good or neutral idea.
- Support for the UK rejoining ranges from 56% in Bulgaria to 75% in the Netherlands and Denmark.
- Even some voters of far-right parties in countries like Poland, Germany, and France support closer UK-EU relations.
- European leaders including France’s Macron and Spain’s Sánchez have said they support the UK returning to the EU.
- In the UK, most voters feel Brexit has negatively affected issues such as the cost of living, the economy, youth opportunities, immigration, and trade.
- 75% of UK respondents want a closer relationship with the EU and 66% want closer trade and economic ties.
- A majority of UK voters, including many who supported leaving the EU, now accept free movement of people if it leads to better trade relations.
- The survey identifies three groups of UK voters: “optimists” wanting strong EU ties, “realists” wanting balanced EU and US relations, and “loners” prioritizing national sovereignty.
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