A YouGov survey reveals that majorities in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain would support the UK rejoining the European Union, but not on the same terms it previously enjoyed (e.g., opt-outs from the euro or Schengen area). The poll also indicates that a clear majority of British voters now back rejoining, but only if they can keep their opt-outs, creating a 'public opinion impasse.' The survey also found significant support in continental countries for an independent Scotland joining the EU.
Most people in France, Germany, Italy and Spain would support UK rejoining EU, poll finds
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A YouGov survey reveals that majorities in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain would support the UK rejoining the European Union, but not on the same terms it previously enjoyed (e.g., opt-outs from the euro or Schengen area). The poll also indicates that a clear majority of British voters now back rejoining, but only if they can keep their opt-outs, creating a 'public opinion impasse.' The survey also found significant support in continental countries for an independent Scotland joining the EU.
Trending- 1 2015: UK MPs vote to hold Brexit referendum
- 2 2025 (this year): UK Labour government negotiates a 'reset' with the EU
- 3 Recent: YouGov EuroTrack survey conducted
- A 'public opinion impasse' regarding the UK rejoining the EU due to differing expectations on terms of re-entry.
- Continued debate and lack of clear path for the UK's relationship with the EU.
- Significant support in continental Europe for an independent Scotland joining the EU.
What: A YouGov EuroTrack survey found that majorities in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain support the UK rejoining the EU, but generally not with its previous opt-outs. In the UK, a majority supports rejoining, but only if opt-outs are retained, leading to a 'public opinion impasse.'
When: Poll conducted recently (implied before July 13, 2025); 'a decade after MPs voted to hold the referendum' (referring to 2015); 'this year' (Labour government negotiated a 'reset').
Where: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, UK (specifically England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland for UK voters).
Why: To gauge public opinion in key European countries and the UK regarding the UK's potential rejoining of the European Union, particularly concerning the terms of re-entry, a decade after the Brexit referendum.
How: YouGov conducted a EuroTrack survey across six western European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark, UK), asking respondents about their support for the UK rejoining the EU, both generally and under specific conditions (with or without previous opt-outs).