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#BREXITREACTION

Some of the reaction from across Europe over the weekend to Britain’s exit from the EU.

Former European Council president @donaldtuskepp tweeted: “My dear British friends. We were, we are, and we will always be a community. And no Brexit will ever change that.” But @F1chris1965 replied: “Nothing has changed, we are free to visit those wonderful European countries, businesses will continue to trade with them, we are just leaving a political bloc, only difference is that British laws will be decided by British politicians not Barnier/tusk etc.”

@ellyesse from Italy wrote: “To all our friends and comrades in UK: we will leave a light on. It is a very sad day for Europe. Don’t let anyone steal part of your identity, don’t let anyone decide for you where it feels like home.”

@1885Kinsella: “For Sale. 1 used blue flag with stars. 1 star missing. No longer required. Owner leaving. Also, for rent. 1 empty flagpole in Brussels.”

@peterdavies211 crowed: “The cracks are gaping wide in Brussels. Italian MEP denounces Barnier and finishes by saying, ‘God Save The Queen’.” @Somersetblue tweeted: “Good ... no more bowing and scraping ... or asking ‘how high?’ when #Barnier says ‘jump’.”

@henryscat1964 commented: “‘The EU must listen more to European voters’, Michel Barnier concluded. If they had listened 3 and a half years ago Brexit wouldn’t have happened. If you say after the divorce has happened ‘If only I had listened to you more’, it shows what a terrible partner you are.” From Ireland, @gemmaod1 tweeted: “Congratulations to our nearest neighbours for making the smartest decision in their history bar one. Even if it’s Brexit only in name, it’s a firm step away from EU dictatorship and was caused by open borders. #Ireland will follow one day and regain her liberty.” Again in Italy, @Expovitto felt: “What a bad day, British friends. With sadness, we salute you from Europe.”

@Greecemfa opined: “#Brexitday is a moment of sadness, but also the start of a new chapter in our relationship w/ the #UK, to be built on friendship & co-operation. ”

@IEF_NGEEANN took a lighter view: “Why do British people like tea so much? Because tea leaves.”