We, too, want relations that are as good and close as possible and based on mutual trust. We are hoping for constructive negotiations to this end. However, our stance is and will remain: the negotiations will not begin until Britain has officially informed the European Union of its desire to leave. Tomorrow we will discuss in the Cabinet's Brexit committee Germany's position in the forthcoming negotiations.
It is in the interest of Germany and of Europe to strengthen the cohesion of the European Union of 27 member states and to maintain the unity of the European single market.
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