German chancellor expresses ‘deep regret’ for Brexit

German chancellor expresses ‘deep regret’ for Brexit GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed "great regret" following Britain's decision to sever ties with the crumbling European Union.
But in her first public address since the nation backed a Leave vote, the German chancellor called for Brussels to maintain "close future relations" with Britain.
Mrs Merkel said we are "living in a world of turmoil" as she urged Europe to remain “calm and composed” in the wake of the historic Brexit result.