Obama must halt Brexitcampagne

london - US President Barack Obama's Thursday from Saudi Arabia arrived in London. His visit is primarily intended to prevent a so-called Brexit. Washington would prefer that Britain welcomes the referendum on June 23 to remain within the European Union.,, The European Union restricts the British influence, but strengthens it, '' said Obama in an interview with the Daily Telegraph.

Obama Friday first go to Windsor Castle to Queen Elizabeth the day after her birthday yet to congratulate her ninetieth. Prime Minister David Cameron speaks then about Islamic State and Syria and in the evening he dines with the princes Harry and William and his wife Kate at Kensington Palace.

However, Obama is above all to persuade the British to remain within the EU. That anger of the supporters of a Brexit. London Mayor Boris Johnson accused Obama of hypocrisy though, because the Americans themselves just totally averse to have to be accountable to international organizations.

Obama, however, wants to avoid being seen as a busybody and will emphasize is expected that it is for the British themselves in which to make a decision.