Chancellor Merkel: Chance of reaching Brexit deal 'in good time is still there'
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(17 Oct 2018) German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she still believes it's possible to conclude a "good" agreement with Britain before its withdrawal from the European Union in March, but is stressing that Germany also is preparing for the risk of a no-deal departure. Merkel addressed the German parliament Wednesday ahead of an EU summit at which there appears to be little chance of a breakthrough on Brexit. As for the future relationship with Britain, she said "although we want to avoid hardship, ultimately the difference between membership in the European Union and a partnership with the European Union as a third state must and will become clear." Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/2bc4e70f9cfd4d9077395b998daac3ab
