BDI on extension of Brexit deadline

The suspense continues

Berlin (ots) - In response to the decision by the European
Council, BDI chief executive Joachim Lang says: "The suspense
continues"

- "The suspense continues. The extension of the deadline means
that the agonizing uncertainty for business goes on. Our companies
need clarity. And for this, the British government must conclude the
Brexit process as quickly as possible.

- The EU has once again stretched out its hand to the United
Kingdom. The ball remains in the British court. The House of Commons
in London needs to consider the alternatives and pass the withdrawal
agreement. Whether or not the deadline extension will lead to an
orderly withdrawal is very uncertain. A genuine solution to the
difficulties must be found.

- Europe has more to worry about than just Britain's withdrawal.
The EU must support industry as an engine of growth and prosperity.
It must decide to react rapidly to market-distorting interventions,
in particular from China, using the tools of the market economy."

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) is the umbrella
organization of German industry and industry-related services. It
speaks for 35 trade associations and more than 100,000 enterprises
with around 8 million employees in Germany and 3.5 million employees
in other countries. Membership is voluntary. 15 organizations in the
regional states represent the interests of industry at the regional
level.

Originaltext: BDI Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie
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