Merkel: Britain should Remain Close Partner after Brexit

The German government does not lose hope for an orderly Brexit, said the German Chancellor on the eve of the summit in Brussels. Relations between the UK and the European Union after Brexit should remain close and trustful, said Angela Merkel. At the same time, Berlin does not lose hope for an orderly exit of Great Britain from the European Union, said Merkel on Wednesday, October 17, in the Bundestag making a statement to the opening EU summit. To date, both sides have made concessions, and 90 percent of the contract has already been agreed, the document says. The main unresolved issue, according to Merkel, is the problem of the border between EU member Ireland and the Northern Ireland being a part of the United Kingdom. Berlin is ready for any scenario. In addition, it is necessary to create a new basis for relations between the UK and the EU after Brexit, she said. At the same time, according to Merkel, the German government is ready for all Brexit scenarios, including the toughest, like leaving the EU without signing the agreement.  Source: Facenews