Britain could rejoin the EU on special terms, former chief Brexit negotiator says (opens original article in a new tab)

The UK could rejoin the EU on special terms, according to former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier, who suggested potential opt-outs from the euro and Schengen area but did not confirm the Thatcher rebate.

• The UK could rejoin the EU with special terms similar to its previous arrangements, according to former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.
• Barnier suggested the UK might retain opt-outs from the euro and Schengen area, but did not confirm if it could keep the Thatcher rebate.
• He stated that the UK's current problems are exacerbated by Brexit, though not solely caused by it.