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Merkel says ‘still a chance’ for deal on Brexit
BERLIN, Oct 17, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Wednesday that there was “still a chance” for an accord with Britain to leave the EU but that Berlin was preparing for a no-deal Brexit.
“There is still a chance to achieve a good and sustainable exit accord,” Merkel told parliament ahead of a crunch EU summit in Brussels that will focus on Brexit.
“At the same time it is of course part of responsible and forward-looking governance that we prepare for all scenarios. That includes the possibility that Britain will leave the EU without a deal.”
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