Irish PM warns punitive Brexit terms could inflame anti-EU sentiment


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  • Tuesday, 19 Jul 2016

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny attends a news conference at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany July 12, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland's premier urged fellow European Union leaders on Monday not to impose harsh terms on Britain as punishment its vote to leave the bloc, warning such an approach could inflame anti-EU sentiment across the continent.

Britain's shock June 23 referendum "out" vote has sparked debate in Europe about how to prevent other members following suit, with some fearing a favourable deal for Britain could tempt others to leave.

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