Europe to Britain: So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu

Reuters ^ | January 30, 2020 | by Guy Faulconbridge

[Oldeconomybuyer]

ATHENS/MADRID - With sorrow, some support for Brexit and even hope of a return, Europeans from across the EU’s 27 remaining members bade farewell to the United Kingdom on the eve of its historic departure.

The United Kingdom leaves the European Union an hour before midnight on Friday, casting off into an uncertain future that also challenges Europe’s post-World War Two project of forging unity from the ruins of conflict.

“Farewell, bye bye my love!” said Rudolf Stockey, speaking to Reuters in German.

From across Europe, EU citizens wished the United Kingdom the best after 47 years of membership. Some expressed hopes that the British might one day return to the European fold.

“Come back. I have no idea. We are not so different,” said Madrid resident Marcos Leon.

Some expressed concern that one of Europe’s biggest powers was leaving the club.

“I am very sorry that the United Kingdom is exiting. I think it is a very, very bad thing for Europe, for the United Kingdom, for everything,” said Sara Invitto, from Milan. “Goodbye!”

“I think it’s a great waste,” said Belgian Francois Heimans, who expressed worry over populism.

But some in Greece and Poland said the British were doing the right thing.

“Have a good Brexit guys,” said Petros Papakyriakos from Greece. “They are doing what is right for their economy, and I think a lot of countries will follow their lead.”

[Oldeconomybuyer]

[mylife]

So long, and thanks for the fish.

[Grampa Dave]

But some in Greece and Poland said the British were doing the right thing.

“Have a good Brexit guys,” said Petros Papakyriakos from Greece. “They are doing what is right for their economy, and I think a lot of countries will follow their lead.

[workerbee]

“They are doing what is right for their economy, and I think a lot of countries will follow their lead.”

[SeekAndFind]

[Tucker39]

That headline reminds me of an old Spike Jones rendition of “I’LL BE SEING YOU”. At the end of the whacky music, a sweet female voice recites all those departure sayings, in various languages. And when she finishes, Spike Jones sez, “Well howdya like that? She didn’t even say goodbye”!

[Tucker39]

And then the Von Trappes did THEIR clever departure number. Very clever of you.

[SMARTY]

Coming from a Greek, who’s country’s economy is a global joke, well-that’s saying something.

Thatcher was always right and especially about the whole EURO thing.

[all the best]

Very nice!!

[SeekAndFind]

RE: And then the Von Trappes did THEIR clever departure number. Very clever of you.

THEY'RE GONE !!

[RightGeek]

[RightGeek]

[central_va]

Cronos is deeply saddened.

[RightGeek]

[Galatians513]

That headline reminds me of an old Spike Jones rendition of “I’LL BE SEING YOU”. At the end of the whacky music, a sweet female voice recites all those departure sayings, in various languages. And when she finishes, Spike Jones sez, “Well howdya like that? She didn’t even say goodbye”!

You beat me to it. I would imagine not many folks would recognize a Spike Jones reference these days!

[RightGeek]

[butlerweave]

Oh by the way you can come back ,LOL

[Bonemaker]

The rest of the countries should tell the EU to FO as well.

[PghBaldy]

Vera Lynn* - “Auf Wiederseh`n Sweetheart” ( 1952 )

https://youtu.be/8WsuLH4sulA

(* Dame Vera Margaret Lynn CH DBE OStJ (née Welch; born 20 March 1917) is still alive, at 102 years of age.)

[jcon40]

So long, and thanks for ALL the fish

How appropriate !

No other EU member has ever exported humor as well as The Brits.