The Brexit-vote in the United Kingdom on Thursday 23rd of June caused a shock in the European Union and the world. In the aftermath it is clear there are discussions on how fast the United Kingdom should leave the union.

We, Europeans, ask the United Kingdom to invoke article 50 - "Any Member State may decide to withdraw from the Union in accordance with its own constitutional requirements." - immediately. There is no need for further delay that will only cause uncertainty.

We feel sorry you are leaving. But the vote was clear. The United Kingdom should act as a responsible partner and deal with the consequences of the choice. We will love you anyway and have no hard feelings for the British people, but need to end this relationship as it is and look forward to a better future.