German nationalist party hails Brexit as "great service to Europe"

Germany's rising eurosceptic Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has hailed Britain's decision to leave the European Union as "a great service to Europe."

"The Brits have done a great service to Europe with their sovereign decision," says Beatrix von Storch, deputy chairwoman and AfD lawmaker in the European Parliament.

"We look forward to being good neighbours!"    (dpa)

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