German chancellor on collision course with Westminster after warning approximately discussions on UK-EU relationship The German government is encouraging Britain to agree a mathematical formula for calculating its European divorce settlement rather than settling on a precise figure in an attempt to avoid a looming clash that risks derailing Brexit talks.
The chancellor,Angela Merkel, put the EU on a potential collision course with Theresa May on Thursday by insisting it made “no sense” to negotiate a future UK-EU relationship without first reaching agreement on the UK’s financial commitment to the EU. Related: Angela Merkel attacks British 'illusion' of keeping benefits of EU Related: Brexit: UK carmakers 'sitting on their hands' rather than investing Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com