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Merkel warns against British 'illusions' as Brexit negotiations begin
Deutsche Welle ^ | 04.27.2017 | Jefferson Chase

Posted on 04/27/2017 6:13:06 PM PDT by Olog-hai

Ahead of a meeting of the 27 remaining European Union nations in Brussels on Saturday, Chancellor Angela Merkel briefed the German parliament, the Bundestag, about Germany’s strategy vis-à-vis Brexit. But at least in part, her message was aimed across the English Channel.

The chancellor warned London not to expect a deal that would privilege the UK.

“A third-party state cannot enjoy the same advantages or be better positioned than an EU member state,” Merkel said. “I have the feeling that some people in Britain maintain illusions in this regard. They’re wasting their time.”

That line drew applause from members of the Bundestag. Merkel reiterated that negotiators would have to resolve the details of Britain’s exit from the EU, including financial obligations that could extend beyond Britain’s departure, before any deals could be struck about a future English-EU relationship. …

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Foreign Affairs; Germany; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: brexit; brexittalks; eussr; merkel; socialmarketeconomy
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Note the phrase “third-party state”. The EU has always looked down on the rest of the world this way—as has its leaders.
1 posted on 04/27/2017 6:13:06 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Hey Angela: “There were ten German bombers in the air”


2 posted on 04/27/2017 6:17:15 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Olog-hai

Bite me Angela.


3 posted on 04/27/2017 6:17:25 PM PDT by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: Olog-hai

merkel is merely a self aggrandizing gasbag.


4 posted on 04/27/2017 6:24:15 PM PDT by chief lee runamok
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To: Olog-hai

Perhaps Frau Merkin und Herr Juncker will use their newly forming EU miltary force to invade Britain. That’s been done since 1066..


5 posted on 04/27/2017 6:26:37 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: sheik yerbouty

Not been done!


6 posted on 04/27/2017 6:27:53 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: Olog-hai

The UK should declare any past EU agreements null and void and tell the Germans to go pound sand.


7 posted on 04/27/2017 6:31:31 PM PDT by LukeL
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To: LukeL

They have lots of examples to cite beyond this one. The unilateral cancellation of the opt-out from the Working Time Directive is only one of many.


8 posted on 04/27/2017 6:34:28 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

Merkel will refuse to share any of their new “refugee” work force, no rapes and beheading for you...


9 posted on 04/27/2017 6:35:45 PM PDT by American in Israel (A wise man's heart directs him to the right, but the foolish mans heart directs him toward the left.)
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To: Olog-hai

Germany tried 2 World Wars and couldn’t control Europe and it will never give it up now that it just fell into their hands


10 posted on 04/27/2017 6:38:15 PM PDT by butlerweave
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Man l loath Merkel.


11 posted on 04/27/2017 6:40:55 PM PDT by gibsonguy
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To: butlerweave

Yes, Germany wants to conquer Europe with Muzzie invaders.


12 posted on 04/27/2017 6:44:14 PM PDT by wjcsux (The hyperventilating of the left means we are winning! (Tagline courtesy of Laz.))
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To: gibsonguy

Me too. A German Hillary.


13 posted on 04/27/2017 6:46:43 PM PDT by A_perfect_lady
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To: Olog-hai

Merkel has as much business addressing Britain’s business as Britain has addressing Germany’s business.

The woman is tone deaf.

She’s screwed her own nation into the dirt, and now wants a shot at other nations.


14 posted on 04/27/2017 6:49:16 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Happy days are here again!)
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To: Olog-hai

Madam Chancellor is none too please that the British People want to leave the Reich.


15 posted on 04/27/2017 7:22:10 PM PDT by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: KC_Lion

Ping.


16 posted on 04/27/2017 7:38:15 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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Of course she did.

Frau Chancellor is insane.

17 posted on 04/27/2017 7:42:15 PM PDT by KC_Lion (Proud Keeper of the Sarah Palin and New First Lady Melania Ping Lists. Let me know if you want on.)
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To: Olog-hai

Ah, ok. Maybe she should
look at some European nations leaving the EU
to join the Caliphate instead...

Belgium, France and Sweden come to
mind


18 posted on 04/27/2017 9:08:07 PM PDT by JudgemAll (Democrats Fed. job-security Whorocracy & hate:hypocrites must be gay like us or be tested/crucifiedc)
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To: Olog-hai

The EU is doomed. It always was. The more you try to control people, the more likely you will lose that control.


19 posted on 04/27/2017 9:42:09 PM PDT by Crucial
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To: Olog-hai

“The borders are open, come on down !”

And this is a person who is going to lecture others about “illusions” ?


20 posted on 04/27/2017 10:16:19 PM PDT by Reverend Wright (Build the wall !)
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