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European Council President Donald Tusk appealed to the British to the upcoming referendum were in favor of staying in the European Union. As pointed out the UK from the EU will weaken not only Europe, but the whole western world.

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– I would like to appeal to the citizens of Great Britain, on behalf of almost all Europeans and European leaders: stay tuned – said Donald Tusk during a visit to Portugal.

– Without you, the weaker will not only Europe but the entire western world. Together, we will be able to cope with increasingly difficult challenges posed by the future – emphasized the President of the European Council.

As noted by Reuters, European leaders mostly refrained so far from direct engaging in the campaign against British referendum, which will take place on June 23. Many stressed, however, that Britain should remain part of the EU, and in the face of increasingly disturbing surveys, pointed to the risks that may entail Brexit.

Important character and the need for reflection

Donald Tusk will chair closest to EU summit, which is scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday. EU leaders will discuss the results of the referendum of the British.

– Never underestimate the cost to the economy, which would bring together Brexit – said Monday in Lisbon Tusk. – I have no doubt that we are prepared for the day that will come after the referendum – he added.

If British Prime Minister David Cameron will make a formal notification of the desire to leave his country by the European Union, the leaders of the other 27 states will have to establish a framework for negotiations, during which established the conditions for exit from the EU. If the British opt for staying on top in next week’s European Council will discuss the entry into force of the agreement, which London has concluded in February with the EU.

Tusk called on EU leaders to reflect on why voters, not just in the UK, but in the whole block, they may be disappointed functioning of the EU. Also warned against incitement to deeper political integration without the support of citizens.

– Regardless of the outcome of the referendum, we must look carefully at the future of the EU – he said.

– We would be foolish if we ignored the warning as a referendum in the UK. There are more characters providing that citizens across Europe, not just in the UK are disappointed Union – he added.

Author: kg / MTOM / Source: Reuters