EU ministers resist major Brexit rethink as UK rejoining speculation grows (euobserver.com)

• EU ministers reject reopening Brexit trade deal.
• UK seeks closer ties, including single market membership.
• Piecemeal approach favored: agrifood standards and defense cooperation.

"EU officials downplayed prospects for radical change in EU-UK relations despite growing speculation that the UK aims to reverse much of Brexit. At a May 25 General Affairs Council meeting, ministers emphasized pragmatic incremental progress rather than reopening the Trade and Cooperation Agreement."