A 'Brexit' would be more of a
problem for the UK than for Europe, Premier Matteo Renzi told
the foreign press corps in Rome on Monday.
"If the UK leaves Europe the main problem will be for the
UK, for its businesses and citizens. It is particularly useful
for them to remain in the EU," he said.
On Saturday British Premier David Cameron set the referendum
on 'Brexit' for June 23 after striking a deal with EU leaders
that he said made it easier for the country to remain within the
bloc.
On Monday Renzi told reporters he hoped the decision to
remain in the EU carries the day.
"The referendum will be no easy ride for anyone: David said
as much with great clarity from the outset and we all know that
the debate will be over the details of the agreement, but in
particular over a certain idea of Europe," the premier said.
"The deal is an excellent compromise for everyone, but the
people who go to vote in the referendum will vote yes (to remain
in the EU) for an idea, if Europe is still attractive or not,
and in the UK this appeal has always been more contested than in
other places," Renzi added.
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