Sting has reignited his fierce criticism of Brexit, calling it “an act of folly” during a TV appearance in France.
The Police frontman appeared on France 2’s news programme 20h30 Le Dimanche, where presenter Laurent Delahousse raised the subject of Britain’s departure from the EU.
Delahousse said Brexit was still difficult to understand from the French side of the Channel. When asked whether it had been easier to accept in the UK, Sting didn’t hold back.
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“It was an act of folly and we are only beginning to understand how stupid it was,” he said.
🗳️ ‘I voted remain – and I want us back in the EU’
Sting confirmed that he had voted to remain in the 2016 referendum, and made clear that he would welcome a UK return to the EU.
“I am a European. We are the largest economic community in the world, we need to stay together,” he said. “We are threatened by Russia, maybe by America – we need to stay united.”
💬 Not the first time he’s spoken out
The musician has been vocal about his opposition to Brexit for years. In 2021, he described it as a “personal tragedy,” telling AFP that young people in Britain had been “robbed of the opportunity to experience Europe.”
“It’s insane,” he added.
He also signed a petition in 2019 urging parliament to revoke Article 50 – effectively cancelling Brexit altogether.
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In a separate interview with Bloomberg, he predicted Brexit would be a “disaster” for the UK.
“I’m a very patriotic Englishman, British man, and I want us to be part of Europe. We have to be.”
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"Brexit was an act of folly. We're only beginning to understand how stupid it was. I want to be back in the EU. I'm a European. We're the world's biggest economic community, threatened by Russia, maybe the US. We should be united"
As the economic and political fallout from Brexit continues, Sting’s comments are likely to resonate with many disillusioned voters. His call for unity in Europe – and warning against isolation – echoes a growing sentiment among both younger generations and business leaders.
