German Chancellor Merkel: October deadline gives best chance for orderly Brexit

Reuters reports the latest comments delivered by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel to a news conference after the meeting of EU leaders.

Key Quotes (via Reuters):

“We looked at the matter and decided to shift the date to October. We want an orderly exit of Great Britain and an orderly exit of Great Britain can be best ensured if we give it some time.”

“The decisive point was when will the British parliament consent to the withdrawal agreement and we made it clear that that exit agreement applies and will not be changed.”