Overview

• At least half of respondents in France, Germany, Italy and Spain say the UK should be allowed to rejoin the EU under new conditions
• Only around one-fifth in those four countries support the UK returning with its former opt-outs on the euro and Schengen
• British approval for rejoining drops from 54% to 36% when membership requires giving up the UK’s previous special status
• Denmark stands out with 72% of voters backing the UK’s return and 43% supporting its retention of opt-outs
• Between 63% and 75% of people in five continental EU states favor an independent Scotland joining the bloc