The EU is 'showing cracks over Brexit' German minister admits in bombshell admission

A German minister has rocked the EU boat by admitting that cracks are beginning to form over Brexit.

The country’s Finance Minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble, told an audience at a university in Frankfurt Oder that the European Union’s remaining 27 members have so-far managed to hold the project together since Britain voted to leave.

However, he warned that “the pendulum is swinging back”, sending jitters to nervous pro-EU advocates.

Schaeuble said Germany had an interest in a prosperous Britain and a strong financial hub in London, but added that there would be some movement on this front.

The politician stoked controversy this week when he said that Muslims who migrate to Europe “have made the wrong decision” if they did not accept the European way of life.

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Speaking during a round table discussion in Berlin, he said: “There are better places in the world to live under Islamic law than Europe.”

He also warned new French president Emmanuel Macron that he was facing “terribly difficult” decisions and his proposals, including for a joint euro zone budget, would require changes to the EU treaties.

Schaeuble has also voiced his support for a more integrated Eurozone, suggesting there show be a parliament for member countries.

He told Italy’s La Repubblica that he had discussed the idea with French President-elect Emmanuel Macron.

He said: ‘We could strengthen the mechanisms. We could create a euro zone parliament made up of members of the European Parliament, which could have consultative powers over the European Stability Mechanism.’