EU to Britain: No Talks Before Formal Exit Process

The message sent Monday by German, French and Italian leaders was clear: No formal or informal talks with Britain until it triggers Article 50 — the clause that formally sets in motion the two-year period for it to leave the European Union. That point was stressed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a press conference Monday in Berlin, delivering a blow to hopes by some pro-Brexit leaders. "As long as this request has not been placed with the European Union, no measure can be...

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