If UK wants to rejoin EU, it must accept this 'non-negotiable' | EU's Brexit negotiator

The UK would be able to rejoin the EU without having to take the euro as its currency, but would have to agree to freedom of movement and membership of the single market, Brussels' former chief Brexit negotiator has told Sky News.

Speaking to Cathy Newman, Michel Barnier said it is "perfectly possible to begin such a negotiation [on rejoining the EU] without any kind of obligation to take part in the euro".

All new EU member states are legally required to join the euro area. However, Barnier said it would be "possible to negotiate a new relationship without this obligation".

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