Macron wishes Johnson on election win, seeks clarity over Brexit agreement

"The time for clarity has come," Macron said after a summit with EU leaders in Brussels

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1 min read Last Updated : Dec 13 2019 | 11:06 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his crushing election victory but demanded clarity over Britain's repeatedly delayed exit from the EU.

"The time for clarity has come," Macron said after a summit with EU leaders in Brussels, adding: "I hope the Brexit agreement will be ratified as quickly as possible by the British parliament.

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Topics :European UnionBoris JohnsonUK electionEmmanuel MacronBrexit deal

First Published: Dec 13 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

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