Speaking alongside her Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, Merkel said "we want to do everything to avoid a no-deal (Brexit) because that would increase the uncertainty". "We need to show creativity, we need to listen to each other," said Merkel. But the March 29th exit date approaching, the risks of a no-deal Brexit for both Britain and the bloc are coming into sharp focus. Japan's Abe also said it was "necessary to minimise the risk of Brexit on the European and World economy. We must avoid a no-deal Brexit."

Source: The Local February 04, 2019 12:33 UTC