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EU LEADERS played down deep divisions within the bloc yesterday as they debated their response to the looming Brexit.
The Brussels summit was preoccupied with the contradictions of a Europe of “different speeds” where not all states are members of its various institutions — such as the euro currency.
European Council President Donald Tusk — re-elected on Thursday despite strong objections from his own country Poland — told members flatly: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
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