
French President Emmanuel Macron supported the statement of British Prime Minister Andrew Burnham about the possible return of Great Britain to the European Union, calling this decision a wise one.
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The UK left the European Union after a 2016 referendum. The French President points out the inevitable restrictions for a country outside the bloc.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed British Prime Minister Andrew Burnham's announcement about the country's possible return to the European Union (EU). His words are quoted by The Guardian newspaper.
“Welcome back! (...) I think this would be a wise decision. And I think he [Burnham] is right to be so bold; in any case, we will try to help ensure that everything works out,” Macron said.
The French leader stressed that the UK will inevitably face restrictions when trying to improve relations with EU countries while being outside its borders.

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