German Chancellor Angela Merkel said today that her country will work constructively with Britain regarding the requested reforms of the European Union, but she pointed out that some principles such as the freedom of movement of people cannot be negotiated.
"It goes without saying that we will work constructively with the British government," Merkel said in a speech in the lower house of the German parliament on the eve of an EU summit in Brussels, Reuters reported.
"However, it goes without saying that there are issues that are not negotiable. There are achievements of European integration that are not "bargaining", for example on the principles of free movement and the principle of non-discrimination," she said.
"I am convinced that we will be able to find an acceptable compromise," added Merkel.
British Prime Minister David Cameron needs to determine the date of the referendum on Britain's exit from the European Union, Reuters reminds, stating that previously the country is in favor of reforming the 28-member community.
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