German Chancellor Merkel: Regret Brexit decision of British people

Addressing the Bundestag on Brexit issue, the German chancellor Angela Merkel noted that they must accept the Brexit decision, while adding that she regrets this outcome.

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Regret Brexit decision of British people

We have to respect Brexit decision

Europe has got through many crises and challenges in the past

EU is strong enough to withstand Brexit

Germany has special interest in European unification succeeding

It is up to the UK to say how it wants to shape its future with  Europe

We remain a close partner in NATO

Want to maintain close relations with UK