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Merkel Rules Out Informal Talks Before UK Formally Triggers EU Exit Process

© AFP 2023 / Odd AndersenGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated that there can be no informal negotiations before a formal declaration of the intention of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday there will be no informal talks with UK government before it initiates formal proceedings to quit the European Union.

"One thing must be clear: there can be no informal negotiations before a formal declaration of the intention to leave the European Union, so we cannot begin any informal talks until we receive a message from the UK," Merkel told reporters at a press conference in Berlin.

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