Divided European leaders struggle with post-Brexit visionEuropean leaders, struggling to overcome an historic crisis following Britain’s vote to leave the EU, agreed on Friday to explore closer defense cooperation and boost security at their external borders, but could not hide deep divisions over refugees and economic policy. European Union leaders pose for a family photo during the European Union summit- the first one since Britain voted to quit- in Bratislava, Slovakia, September 16, 2016. “To define as a step forward today’s document on migrants would require a form of fantasy, a verbal high-wire act,” the Italian prime minister added. The Brexit vote in June triggered what European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has described as an “existential crisis” for the EU. By appearing together, the two leaders appeared intent on sending the message that they are determined to work together to reinvigorate the European Union post-Brexit.

Source: Manila Bulletin September 17, 2016 03:22 UTC