# Spain, France back UK return to EU and stronger trade defences against China

https://mins.news/en/item/80465

- Reuters, 2026-09-30 14:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/spain-france-align-welcoming-uk-back-eu-strengthening-china-trade-defences-2026-09-30/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abd1f46a32b78000172fb5a

> Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday they welcomed the prospect of Britain rejoining the EU. They also agreed that Europe needs to reinforce its trade defences against China.

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