One opinion column draws a parallel between the perceived atmosphere of Eurovision and the UK’s relationship with the EU. The writer argues that watching the Eurovision contest offered what they describe as a “preview” of what they expect if the UK were to return to the European Union. The piece references a moment from 2016: the first European Council meeting in Brussels after the UK’s Leave vote, when Theresa May attended but was reportedly excluded from a post-summit dinner with EU leaders. The column uses that historical episode to illustrate what it frames as a lack of cooperation or inclusion by EU partners following the referendum outcome. The article does not present new policy details or official statements from EU institutions, and it relies on the author’s interpretation of events and symbolism. Overall, the content is commentary rather than a report, focusing on an alleged diplomatic slight in 2016 and employing Eurovision as a cultural analogy for the writer’s view of potential future UK–EU relations.