German chancellor Merkel addressing the Bundestag 28 June •we have to respect Brexit decision •Europe has got through many crises and challenges in the past •EU is strong enough to withstand Brexit •Germany has special interest in European unification succeeding •it is up to the UK to says how it wants to shape its future with Europe •we remain a close partner in NATO •want to maintain close relations with UK Blah blah blah. More of the same from these talking heads at the moment too: Juncker: •UK PM Cameron must provide clarity to avoid EU uncertainty Dijsselbloem: •Brexit uncertainty is very damaging but EU ... (full story)