Germany reacts to Brexit
June 24, 2016 17:07
In a speech in Berlin, German chancellor Angela Merkel spoke of Brexit and the implications for Europe. Highlights:
-- Europe, it's people and expectations, are varied. The EU must make sure its citizens feel how it contributes to their lives.
-- Challenges are too large for individual states to tackle in isolation in a globalised world. The EU is a unique society of values and a guarantor working for stability, social and economic and foreign policy interests.
-- Look at history and never forget the idea of unity and peace, which found a path through the EU's founding fathers and was enshrined in the Treaty of Rome. It is not to be taken for granted.
-- She says Germany has a specific interest and responsibility for the EU to succeed and she has invited the French, Italian and European leaders to talks on Brexit next week.
-- Europe, it's people and expectations, are varied. The EU must make sure its citizens feel how it contributes to their lives.
-- Challenges are too large for individual states to tackle in isolation in a globalised world. The EU is a unique society of values and a guarantor working for stability, social and economic and foreign policy interests.
-- Look at history and never forget the idea of unity and peace, which found a path through the EU's founding fathers and was enshrined in the Treaty of Rome. It is not to be taken for granted.
-- She says Germany has a specific interest and responsibility for the EU to succeed and she has invited the French, Italian and European leaders to talks on Brexit next week.
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