Frans Timmermans howled with laugher during a Cop26 event on Thursday when asked if Brussels was missing Britain. Mr Timmermans' gleeful display prompted a furious reaction from Express.co.uk readers.<\/p>\n
Commenting on this website, a reader with the username FredBadger blasted: \"Every day their contemptible attitude reinforces why the people of the UK chose to leave the EU.<\/p>\n
\"The EU's derision during UK membership whilst we were the second biggest nett contributor was relentless.<\/p>\n
\"The EU is a self-interest group run by and for the benefit of Germany and France (euro exchange to boost exports and the CAP).<\/p>\n
\"The UK was nothing more than a captive cash cow which was the only reason they were desperate for us not to leave.<\/p>\n
\"The language used by the EU and certain members is more representative of that referring to enemies rather than allies and trading partners.\"<\/p>\n
Another reader called missingEUalready wrote: \"They certainly miss our money. (bursts out laughing).\"<\/p>\n
A third with the username mank said: \"Should have asked him, 'do you miss the money?'...then he would have burst out crying.\"<\/p>\n
Another, Dickiebird, added: \"No we do not miss the U.K. says Timmerman we just miss their money.\"<\/p>\n
READ MORE:Brexit Britain blasts France for 'failing' to stop Channel crossings<\/p>\n
\"Are there differences between EU member states that are causing this lack of ambition or are you missing the UK being part of the EU delegation?\"<\/p>\n
The Executive Vice-President of the European Commission threw his head back and could not contain his laugher.<\/p>\n
He then replied: \"Well, Laurence Tubiana sings the same song at every Cop so I'm not surprised she says this.<\/p>\n
\"Secondly, she says she doesn't see it but there are many things in life that perhaps you don't see that are still happening.<\/p>\n
\"I am very proud of my team of negotiators who are negotiating on every single subject right now.<\/p>\n
\"I'm really very proud of all the ministers here, very actively trying to find solutions to all the problems.<\/p>\n
\"The European Union, its member states, its Parliament - everyone is very active here to try and bridge difference and find solutions.\"<\/p>\n
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