Germany's Weber urges Britain not to take part in EU vote

The German center-right candidate hoping to become the next head of the European Union's executive branch is urging Britain not to take part in the European Parliament elections in May.

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Manfred Weber told Germany's Funke Media Group "it would be good if British politicians quickly ensured clarity about Brexit — and didn't take part in the European election."

Weber was quoted as saying Friday that "a country which is leaving the European Union shouldn't have a significant role in shaping the EU's future."

He reportedly added he was "bothered by the fact that the Europe-hater Nigel Farage with his Brexit Party is leading the British polls. That's absurd."

Farage's former UK Independence Party and wealthy allies were a driving force behind Britain's 2016 Brexit referendum that saw 52% back the U.K.'s departure from the EU.