German chancellor out on the wires with some UK-bullish talk

Merkel is speaking at an EU conference on migration and not missing the chance to re-iterate her support for UK PM Cameron as his quest for support on reforms continues .

The EU summit takes place tomorrow and Friday.

  • I am convinced that it is in our national interest that the UK stays a strong active partner in strong EU
  • We need UK's economic outlook, we need the UK's foreign policy power for a strong UK in EU
  • Many of PM Cameron's EU demands are justified and necessary
  • Our common goal is to dramatically decrease the immigration numbers, while still helping those who really need our help
  • We have to ensure that the EU is able to find answers to the big global questions facing EU

Oooooooh, feel the love.

Ok Dave. but not while the cameras are rolling