Germany, France, Italy sketch out new goals for EU in joint statement


  • World
  • Tuesday, 28 Jun 2016

German Chancellor Angela Merkel (C), French President Francois Hollande (L) and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi attend a news conference at the chancellery during discussions on the outcome of the Brexit in Berlin, Germany, June 27, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany, France and Italy said they will propose a clear plan to secure the European Union's borders, strengthen its economy and create jobs for young people at an EU summit on Tuesday to discuss Britain's vote to leave the bloc.

Chancellor Angela Merkel, President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said in a joint statement after talks in Berlin that the EU needed the support of its people to move forward and must respond to their concerns.

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