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How others see it

The European Union would suffer from Brexit—which is why it could not be kind to Britain afterwards

MOST of the Brexit debate has been about its effect on Britain. But a British departure would also have a profound impact on the European Union. And that would affect how others approach negotiations with a post-Brexit Britain.

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