Germany desires to avoid no-deal Brexit, says Foreign Minister Maas

Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday that Berlin wants to avoid a disorderly Brexit, meaning the risk of Britain crashing out of the European Union without a deal

Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said on Tuesday that Berlin wants to avoid a disorderly Brexit, meaning the risk of Britain crashing out of the European Union without a deal, but he added that officials were also preparing for such an outcome.

"Of course, we are examining the threat of a disorderly Brexit," Maas said during a news conference with his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney, adding he was still hopeful that an agreement between Britain and the EU can be reached.

Coveney said nobody could have an interest in a disorderly Brexit and that both sides should try to stick to the agreed timetable for negotiations.

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