ECFR Views from the Capitals

Brexit - the morning after

ECFR's national offices respond to Britain's 'out' vote. 

Polling station sign for the EU referendum vote - Flickr/markusunger Polling station sign for the EU referendum vote - Flickr/markusunger - CC BY 2.0
  • Commentary

    View from Madrid: A polarised election context

    Francisco de Borja Lasheras

    The reactions of Spanish officials and political leaders to the Brexit vote converge around three main messages: the need to maintain political stability, reassurance for Spanish residents in the UK, as well as support for the political integration project.

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    View from Berlin: Subdued shock

    Almut Möller

    Political Berlin has been has been in a state of subdued shock following the Brexit vote.

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    View from Paris: The need for certainty

    Manuel Lafont Rapnouil

    The three-word motto cited by Hollande in his statement could serve as a summary of what is needed “freedom, solidarity, and peace”.

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    View from Rome: A harsh wake-up call

    Silvia Francescon

    All in all, the sentiment in Italy is that, at the end of the day, the UK has never truly been part of Europe.

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    View from Warsaw: Loss of an ally

    Piotr Buras

    With the UK gone, Poland, under the Law and Justice (PiS) government, will lose its favourite ally within the EU.