France, like Germany, thinks that Britain voted, Britain voted for Brexit, and the Brexit should be put in place starting now,” Sapin said. The drop reflects investors’ concerns about the economic impact of Britain’s departure from the European Union. ___11:10 a.m.Italian Premier Matteo Renzi says Brussels can’t afford to spend a “year on procedures” for Britain’s exit from the European Union. Ayrault stressed Monday that the British vote to leave the EU “could help Europeans become aware that Europe needs to come closer together.”___12:05 p.m. ___7:30 a.m.Treasury chief George Osborne has sought to calm nerves in the markets, as investors worry about the consequences of Britain leaving the European Union.

Source: Washington Post June 27, 2016 07:23 UTC