This comes against a background of Nick Clegg saying that he has reason to believe that many EU. leaders are ready to give Britain extra time after March 29th in order to either negotiate sensibly or to hold a second referendum. I would trust his sources more than those of the Daily Express. This actually makes sense, because most people on this side of the Channel want to see a second referendum in the UK. The reason for this is because it is the job of the EU. to protect it's citizens: and the 48% of remainers, pluse all those who have changed sides, plus all those who were too young at the time of the referendum are all still citizens of the EU. Nobody on this side of the Channel wants Britain to be dragged out against the will of it's population, or to have rights of citizenship taken away, and that is why the EU. will allow you enough time to change your mind. Frightened by the possibility of the way to a possible second referendum being made easier by the EU. the Express have produced a kneejerk reaction which is based on fantasy. Whatever you think of Angela Merkel she is a person who plays her cards close to her chest, and would never be stupid enough to say anything of this fashion, even if she thought it.
Well she obviously was stupid enough to say it, clearly not the only stupid thing she has done in the last few years. The German public have clearly lost faith in her abilities.
You quote the Express but the story broke on the BBC by a highly respected journo.
The decision to leave the EU was taken by the UK public, it has nothing to do with the views of foreigners.