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Merkel favours extending Brexit deadline

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she is in favour of extending Brexit deadline. Merkel told German lawmakers that a disorderly Brexit was not in their interest, and that the German Federal Government wants an orderly withdrawal from the EU.

Merkel favours extending Brexit deadline

Merkel speaking in parliament

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Published : Apr 10, 2019, 11:20 PM IST

Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she favours granting an extension of several months to the Brexit deadline.

Merkel speaking in parliament

Merkel told German lawmakers Wednesday that she will meet before the European Union summit later in the day with French President Emmanuel Macron, who has taken a hard line over recent weeks on Brexit.

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Pressed on what kind of extension Germany backs, Merkel replied: "I favour, if there is a broad majority for this today, possibly making it a delay of several months - but not delaying anything, so that once Britain has decided the withdrawal can happen immediately."

Britain is currently scheduled to leave the EU on Friday, with or without a deal.

Prime Minister Theresa May has asked for a delay until June 30, and visited both Germany and France Tuesday to make her case.

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Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she favours granting an extension of several months to the Brexit deadline.

Merkel speaking in parliament

Merkel told German lawmakers Wednesday that she will meet before the European Union summit later in the day with French President Emmanuel Macron, who has taken a hard line over recent weeks on Brexit.

Also Read: May 'deeply regrets' Jallianwala Bagh massacre

Pressed on what kind of extension Germany backs, Merkel replied: "I favour, if there is a broad majority for this today, possibly making it a delay of several months - but not delaying anything, so that once Britain has decided the withdrawal can happen immediately."

Britain is currently scheduled to leave the EU on Friday, with or without a deal.

Prime Minister Theresa May has asked for a delay until June 30, and visited both Germany and France Tuesday to make her case.

Also Read: 'The best Brexit for the UK is to be able to leave in an orderly way'

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Berlin - 10 April 2019
1. Mid of German Chancellor Angela Merkel standing up in parliament
2. SOUNDBITE (German) Angela Merkel, German Chancellor:
"That's why I am standing up for it. I favour, if there is a broad majority for this today, possibly making it a delay of several months - but not delaying anything, so that once Britain has decided the withdrawal can happen immediately."
3. Wide of Merkel in parliament
4. SOUNDBITE (German) Angela Merkel, German Chancellor:
"Of course, there have been ongoing discussions with the French side, there will be a meeting with the French President (Emmanuel Macron) today, where we will once again decide our positions, and I think we will come to a conclusion tonight and Germany and France will come to an agreement."
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STORYLINE:
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she favours granting an extension of several months to the Brexit deadline.
Merkel told German lawmakers Wednesday that she will meet before the European Union summit later in the day with French President Emmanuel Macron, who has taken a hard line over recent weeks on Brexit.
Pressed on what kind of extension Germany backs, Merkel replied: "I favour, if there is a broad majority for this today, possibly making it a delay of several months - but not delaying anything, so that once Britain has decided the withdrawal can happen immediately."
Britain is currently scheduled to leave the EU on Friday, with or without a deal.
Prime Minister Theresa May has asked for a delay until June 30, and visited both Germany and France Tuesday to make her case.
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