EU wakes up to 'Brexit' nightmare after British vote
Brussels (AFP) - Europe woke up on Friday to the cold certainty of an unprecedented British referendum after David Cameron's election win, with two years of tough negotiations ahead to prevent a so-called "Brexit".
Work was to start quickly at the European Union's headquarters in Brussels after Cameron, whose Conservatives look set for a surprise majority, confirmed his intention to let Britons vote in 2017 on membership of the bloc.
But while the rest of Europe has said they won't keep Britain in the club at any price, the unexpected result could increase Cameron's negotiating power and make it more likely that Britain stays part of the EU, analysts and officials said. ...
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