Tusk blames 'utopian' EU elites for eurosceptic revolt and Brexit crisis

"There would undoubtedly be a Franco-German declaration the day after Brexit, but the truth is that the differences between France and Germany over the way forward for the eurozone have never been greater," said Charles Grant from the Centre for European Reform. "The Dutch say they never want another EU treaty ever again because that would require a referendum and they know they would lose it. The French don’t want any treaty changes either," he said.

Mr Grant said Mr Tusk's harsh words were aimed at the European Commission. "They are the people who just don't get it, and are the ones who may well be tempted to try to exploit Brexit for a vault forward," he said.