ECFR's national offices respond to Britain's 'out' vote.
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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.
Political Berlin has been has been in a state of subdued shock following the Brexit vote.
The three-word motto cited by Hollande in his statement could serve as a summary of what is needed “freedom, solidarity, and peace”.
All in all, the sentiment in Italy is that, at the end of the day, the UK has never truly been part of Europe.
With the UK gone, Poland, under the Law and Justice (PiS) government, will lose its favourite ally within the EU.