Britain's reputation has taken a hammering
The news of Liz Truss’s resignation broke just as leaders started walking up the red carpet to speak to reporters here at the European Council summit.
Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel started listing the UK leaders he’s known since 2016.
“The consequence of the Brexit brings instability in the UK now,” he told reporters.
This is a common belief here amongst those who remain dedicated to the EU cause and who could never quite understand Britain’s decision to depart.
Now, six years on, Europe is facing an energy crisis, economic worries and a war on European soil.
So strong cooperation with UK - a major economy and defence power - is genuinely valued and desired.
Many here often tell me that traditionally they’ve seen the UK as a relatively stable country, not one of those known for economic and political volatility.
In that regard Britain’s reputation has certainly taken a hammering.
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