MEP proposes a âSwitzerland plusâ model for UK-EU ties
Switzerlandâs framework deal provides frictionless single-market access through more than 100 agreements.
Bernd Lange said the UK could pursue a Switzerland-style relationship with the EU, expanded to include political engagement, and that an agreement could be negotiated quickly. He also backed including the UK in the EUâs proposed Made in Europe legislation.
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AllegedBernd Lange said the UK could re-enter the European Union through a âSwitzerland plusâ package.
âThe UK could re-enter the EU in a âSwitzerland plusâ packageâ
AllegedBernd Lange said a Switzerland-plus agreement could be negotiated within months if the UK decided to deepen ties with the European Union.
âcould be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the blocâ
AllegedThe Switzerland-plus model described by Lange would involve some political engagement with the European Union but not full membership.
âSwitzerland plus, I would say, as that has some kinds of engagement but not the full membershipâ