Posted on 06/27/2020 10:25:15 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Angela Merkel announced Britain will have to live with the consequences of a distant relationship with the European Union in the event of a no-deal exit.
Unlike his predecessor Theresa May, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has scrapped the idea of maintaining close economic ties with the EU after the Brexit transition period ends on December 31.
The UK recently rejected a EU deal surrounding environmental and consumer protections and workplace rights, and Mrs. Merkel has now hardened her stance as Germany prepares to take over the rotating presidency of the EU.
The German chancellor told the media on Friday: We need to let go of the idea that it is for us to define what Britain should want. That is for Britain to define and we, the EU27, will respond appropriately. With Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the British government wants to define for itself what relationship it will have with us after the country leaves. It will then have to live with the consequences, of course, that is to say with a less closely interconnected economy.
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They will do just fine. Trade means money and the Euros will find a way to trade with the UK despite any blocks the EU may try to set up.
Germany and the EU will have to live with the consequences also. Hopefully, America and the British Commonwealth will step in to ease the divorce.
Ain’t that the pot calling the kettle black!
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