United Kingdom's potential EU return debated by European Parliament members

European Parliament members debated the legacy of Brexit and the possibility of the United Kingdom rejoining the EU on the programme "The Ring." Irish MEP Barry Andrews (Renew Europe) called the Brexit a "total disaster" that caused years of political instability and economic trouble for the UK, while asserting that it has reinforced support for the EU, saying "no one is now thinking of leaving the Union." Dutch MEP Sander Smit (European Conservatives & Reformists) argued that the EU still misses the "fundamental British voice for fiscal and financial discipline" and warned against a more centralized Europe, proposing that "our future lies in a stronger partnership" between the UK and EU states. The discussion highlighted contrasting views on the Brexit impact and future UK‑EU relations.