Merkel Says Brexit Is U.K.’s Loss While Pledging EU Results
- German, French, Italian leaders lay out views of way forward
- Meeting on Italian navy ship steeped in pro-Europe symbolism
EU Leaders Face their Brexit Challenges with Resilience
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the European Union needs to show it can prosper without the U.K. as she and the leaders of France and Italy sought to chart a way forward for Europe.
“We respect Britain’s decision but naturally also want to make it clear that the other 27 are working for a prosperous, safe Europe,” said Merkel, standing alongside President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on an Italian aircraft carrier to show resolve in mastering the continent’s crises. “We need results,” she said.