because he can no longer effectively fulfil his mission in Berlin.

We don't know exactly what would happen after a 'no.' We wouldn't decide on that. It would be up to the EU.

We are still convinced that it is necessary to deepen and increase our relations in the economic field.

We didn't want to be involved in the bargaining process.

We are entering the end game. The work to be done this year is huge.

A 'no' would leave us in a very difficult situation,