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Michel Barnier criticizes Boris Johnson's 'cynical' motivations for Brexit

Michel Barnier, former EU negotiator, criticized Boris Johnson’s Brexit motivations, calling them 'cynical' during an interview in Paris. Barnier indicated the UK might retain special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoins the EU, linking current UK challenges to the long-term impacts of Brexit. He expressed disbelief that the UK chose to leave rather than influence the bloc's direction.

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Published 18 Jun 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 20:40 UTC

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