UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says

The Guardian reports: Bernd Lange, who was involved in Brexit talks, says deal could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has said.

Bernd Lange, who was heavily involved in Brexit negotiations, said: “I would love to see the UK back.”

This politics story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK, EU and Switzerland.

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United Kingdom · Europe

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The Guardian

First reported

16 Oct 2026, 12:30 IST

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UK, EU, Switzerland, MEP

Section

Politics

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