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Many in Britain are questioning the result of the Brexit referendum. A petition calling for a second referendum on EU membership has gathered more than three million signatures. The old have ruined the future of the young with their vote, some commentators argue. Others criticise that Brexit voters are being depicted negatively in the media.

The Turkish leadership has sought rapprochement with two states with which it was in conflict. A reconciliation agreement with Israel is aimed at ending the six-year freeze in diplomatic relations between the two countries triggered by an Israeli military operation against a Gaza aid flotilla in 2010. And in a letter to Putin Erdoğan expressed regret for the shooting down of a Russian fighter jet seven months ago. What is the goal of this new charm offensive?

A year ago, at the height of the Greek crisis, the government in Athens introduced capital controls to prevent a bank run which would lead to the banks' collapse. The controls have been eased but not entirely lifted. The Greek media are still at odds over their effectiveness.

Hier soir s'est achevée à Bruxelles la première journée du Conseil européen qui réunit les vingt-huit dirigeants de l'UE à la suite du référendum britannique en faveur d'un Brexit. David Cameron, présent autour de la table mardi, n'assistera pas au reste du Conseil. Cette réunion a notamment permis au Premier ministre sur le départ de négocier une période de répit avant le déclenchement de la procédure de retrait, mais également de lancer le débat sur des futures modalités de participation de son pays au Marché unique. Outre-Manche, conservateurs et travaillistes se préparent à désigner leurs prochains leaders dans une ambiance divisée, et l'Ecosse tâte le terrain pour son avenir au sein de l'UE.

We, the Heads of State or Government of 27 Member States, as well as the Presidents of the European Council and the European Commission, deeply regret the outcome of the referendum in the UK but we respect the will expressed by a majority of the British people. Until the UK leaves the EU, EU law continues to apply to and within the UK, both when it comes to rights and obligations.

ARI 50/2016 - 29/6/2016
Carmen González Enríquez
España es ya una sociedad con una menor identidad colectiva, menos prejuicios y más cosmopolita.

Az európai integrációt egy másikra kell lecserélnie a briteknek, ha növekedni akarnak. Kérdés, hogy melyikre.

Az európai integrációt egy másikra kell lecserélnie a briteknek, ha növekedni akarnak. Kérdés, hogy melyikre.

Good afternoon. Today 27 EU leaders discussed the consequences of the British referendum for Europe. It was a calm and serious discussion, as it is a serious moment in our common history. Certainly one issue is clear from our debate. Leaders are absolutely determined to remain united and work closely together as 27.

We reconfirmed that Britain's withdrawal from the European Union must be orderly and there will be no negotiations of any kind until the UK formally notifies its intention to withdraw. We hope to have the UK as a close partner in the future. It is up to the British government to notify the European Council of the UK intentions to withdraw from the EU. Leaders made it crystal clear today that access to the single market requires acceptance of all four freedoms, including the freedom of movement. There will be no single market "à la carte".

We also discussed the fact that too many people in Europe are unhappy with the current state of affairs and who expect us to do better. Many recalled that for decades Europe was bringing hope and that we have a responsibility to return to that.

As you know it was a first exchange of 27 leaders after the British referendum and so it would be too early to draw conclusions. This is why we have started a political reflection on the future of EU with 27 states and will meet on 16 September in Bratislava to continue talks. Thank you.