3 Mar 2016
Brexit: France’s finance minister warns of pitfalls of UK EU exit - Investec
Research Team at Investec, notes that the France's finance minister has continued in the same vein as most of the EU referendum's in/out campaigns to date, instead of focusing on potential benefits just listing risks and threats.
Key Quotes
“Mr Macron warned that France could end UK border controls in Calais and allow migrants to cross the Channel unchecked, if the UK leaves the EU. He continued that France could also limit access to the single market and try to tempt London's bankers to relocate. Pro-exit London Mayor Boris Johnson urged voters to "ignore scaremongers". David Cameron and Francois Hollande are due to meet on security and migration talks in France.”
Key Quotes
“Mr Macron warned that France could end UK border controls in Calais and allow migrants to cross the Channel unchecked, if the UK leaves the EU. He continued that France could also limit access to the single market and try to tempt London's bankers to relocate. Pro-exit London Mayor Boris Johnson urged voters to "ignore scaremongers". David Cameron and Francois Hollande are due to meet on security and migration talks in France.”