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Nasty surprise reserved for those who believe EU’s solidarity and unity will falter – Vardakar

cde.news desk 16 February 2019, 07:03 · 1 min read

epa06907812 Irish Prime Minister, or Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar addresses the media during a common statement with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis (not pictured), that concluded their official meeting held at the Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, 24 July 2018. Vardakar is on a European tour to tackle Brexit related issues for his country. EPA-EFE/ROBERT GHEMENT

Those who believe the EU’s solidarity towards Ireland will falter over the Brexit backstop are “in for a nasty surprise”, the Irish prime minister has warned.

Leo Varadkar said Dublin’s “concerns have become the European Union’s concerns” during the UK’s exit from the bloc.

He told the All-Island Civic Dialogue on Brexit at Dublin Castle: “One of the most striking things about what has unfolded since the UK’s decision to leave has been the remarkable solidarity from the EU.

“Despite many attempts to bilateralise issues or to divide the 27, the solidarity has been strong and resolute and those who think it will break at the last moment are in for a nasty surprise.”

via Sky News

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Nasty surprise reserved for those who believe EU’s solidarity and unity will falter – Vardakar

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