EU disappointed over the first Brexit vote

The EU regrets the vote of the British Parliament to the Brexit Treaty. You've taken everything Possible to reach an agreement - now the risk of a Unger was enhanced exit.

the vote of The British Parliament to the Brexit-the agreement is taken by the European Union with disappointment. It was "disappointed that the UK government has not managed to achieve a majority for the exit agreement, the two sides in November agreed," said the spokesman of the EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker and EU President Donald Tusk.

The EU has done everything Possible to reach an agreement. "If there is a solution to the current stalemate, then it can only be found in London," it said The decision will increase the likelihood of an unregulated exit, apply "significantly". The rest of the 27 EU member States would term a "justified request" of great Britain for the extension of the Outlet on the 29. March drag is also considered. But: "The EU27 will expect a credible justification for a possible extension and their duration", - emphasized the speaker.

EU negotiators Michel Barnier wrote on Twitter, the Brexit-the Problem could only be in the UK solved. Prepare for a hard Brexit are now more important than ever before.

MEPs call for a willingness to compromise

Leading members of the European Parliament called on the British Parliament to seek a cross-party consensus on the Brexit. Only then there is a way out of the crisis, said the Brexit-Representative of the EU Parliament, Guy Verhofstadt. "If this happens, we have committed ourselves fully."

The MEP Brok a "fast view sees loose Situation".

Also of the CDU-Brexit-expert Elmar Brok criticized that the UK has launched the Brexit without a clear idea. Now we are in an "almost desperate Situation". The EU should not continue to drive. A short extension of the Brexit period of about three months would be conceivable, but no longer hanging game, said Brok.

On the question of whether an unregulated Brexit would be the end of March, said the CDU-politician: "If this is the consequence, I tend to almost do this, although I am on the inside, because this is really a bad Situation, but far worse for the UK."

The Left-hand group, head of MEP Gabi Zimmer said: "The overwhelming rejection of the Brexit Treaty in the British house of Commons frustrated me totally." The EU has for many years negotiated, and the United Kingdom came again. "But you squander this last Chance. We see a Parliament which is decomposed in the party bickering."

frustration and Regret, about 2. Mere for May
Holger Romann, BR Brussels
13.03.2019 00:11 PM

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