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Statement from the Portuguese Communist Party on the EU referendum

The victory of the exit from the European Union in the referendum held in Britain is an event of tremendous political magnitude for British people and also for the people of Europe.

It represents a far-reaching change in the process of capitalist integration in Europe and a new threshold of struggle for those who have, for decades, fought against the European Union of big business and the big powers, and for a Europe of the workers and the peoples.

The British people have decided on the future of their country, in a sovereign way.

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