First step to put 'new' EU

brussels - The 27 EU leaders met Wednesday for the first time without the British Prime Minister, made a first rough sketch of how to proceed with the European Union. The leaders are absolutely convinced that they want to remain a unit, said Union Minister Donald Tusk.

,, It was a first exchange of views, so it is too early to draw conclusions, '' said Tusk. He spoke of a calm and serious discussion.,, Because it is a serious moment in our history. '' The next meeting will follow in Bratislava on September 16.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel made after more than four hours of consultation already clear that no adjustment comes from the European Convention as the British are once formally left. In the negotiations on the new relationship between the EU and the UK, the British are treated like any other non-EU country, for example when it comes to trade relations. However, EU leaders agreed to keep the hope the relationship,, attaches'. British Prime Minister Cameron said Tuesday that desire even out.
  
    
     
      
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The leaders want the Brits to make their formal departure from the EU as soon as possible known, so as to start the negotiations.,, Crystal clear '' has been that if the British want to keep free access to the European single market, but also the free movement of persons will have to admit, Tusk said.,, There is no internal market à la carte. ''

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker joined this.,, Of course, the EU must be further reformed, '' he added.