- Title: Merkel says Britain to be treated fairly, but will pay Brexit price
- Date: 19th May 2017
- Summary: BERLIN, GERMANY (MAY 19, 2017) (REUTERS) GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL WALKING TO LECTERN (SOUNDBITE) (German) GERMAN CHANCELLOR ANGELA MERKEL, SAYING: "Of course we will treat Britain fairly and negotiate in light of the close economic ties between us which we want to maintain. But of course leaving the EU will have its price. If I am not prepared to accept the four basic freedoms of the domestic market - and the way it looks right now Great Britain is not prepared to accept the freedom of travel - and we will have to see how we can balance these things." MERKEL SPEAKING
- Embargoed: 2nd June 2017 11:12
- Keywords: EU Brexit Merkel
- Location: BERLIN, GERMANY
- City: BERLIN, GERMANY
- Country: Germany
- Topics: European Union,Government/Politics
- Reuters ID: LVA0016HI837R
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: Britain would be treated fairly by the European Union after it quit the bloc, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday (May 19), but Brexit would nonetheless have its price.
Britain formally announced its intention to leave the 28-nation bloc in March, and has stated its intention to maintain a close relationship with the EU on exit. In recent days, Merkel has repeatedly stated that Britain must expect a more distant relationship if it is no longer a member. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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