The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, has backed British PM Theresa May's decision to wait until next year before starting the formal process of leaving the EU, despite pressure from others in Europe for a speedier exit. After their first meeting in Berlin, Merkel gave support to the new British prime minister, saying it was right and necessary for Britain to "take a moment" to work out what it wants. She also did not rule out
a deal for the UK that combines free trade with controls on immigration, saying Germany would be listening to what Britain wants before coming to a decision on its position. In the days after the vote for Brexit, France was one of the countries urging the UK to start the process of leaving the EU as soon as possible. But after an hour of talks in the German chancellery, Merkel said it was "absolutely understandable" that May's new government will have to take a moment first and try to seek to identify its interests".
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