We have responsibility to get an orderly Brexit, says Merkel
Reuters
Published Jan 19, 2019 10:10AM ET
Updated Jan 19, 2019 10:20AM ET
We have responsibility to get an orderly Brexit, says Merkel
BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday she would do all she could to make sure Britain leaves the European Union with an agreement and, striking a conciliatory tone, she felt a responsibility to get an orderly solution.
The rejection this week of London's deal with the European Union by British lawmakers has thrown the process into disarray with options ranging from a no-deal Brexit in 10 weeks time to staying in the bloc.
"I will work until the very last day to get a solution with a deal for Britain's exit from the EU and I will work towards having the best relationship," Merkel said at a conservative party event in the northern city of Rostock.
Merkel said Germany respected Britain's decision to leave, but added: "We have a responsibility to shape a divorce process so that people don't shake their heads at us in 50 years time and say why weren't they in a position to make a compromise?"
She said even after Brexit, Britain should be an important partner.
Merkel has previously said it is up to British Prime Minister Theresa May to say where she sees the process going from here.
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