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Barnier was famend as a tricky and savvy negotiator for the EU throughout Britain’s tortured exit from the bloc. He’s on document as believing Brexit was a grave, historic error.
He typically pissed off negotiating companions as fractious talks on a Brexit withdrawal deal after which an U.Okay—EU commerce deal dragged on for years.
Brexiteer Nigel Farage, who leads the Reform UK party, instructed POLITICO that Barnier’s appointment, which nonetheless must be confirmed by France’s parliament, would assist newly-elected Prime Minister Keir Starmer transfer Britain nearer to the EU.
“An EU fanatic as French prime minister would, sadly, go well with the Labour authorities,” Farage stated.
Starmer needs to signal offers with the EU on areas together with safety and protection, whereas additionally renegotiating the U.Okay.’s Brexit offers to cut back pink tape for Brititish companies.
It’s all part of the prime minister’s deliberate “reset” with Brussels, which critics declare is part of a long-term ploy to get the U.Okay. to rejoin the EU ultimately — a cost the U.Okay. authorities denies.
