Mv> The UK may not be in a hurry, but the rest of the EU takes the position Mv> that thay want it over and done with ASAP. Delays cause uncertainty and Mv> uncertainty is bad for the economy. Delay tactics will degrade the Mv> negotiation position of the UK.
I do concur that without the UK suddenly age-old "impossible" issues will now become possible, for example a European defense-strategy which was blocked by the UK.
An interesting afterthought, a Brexit is not so advantageous to the USA either ... they lost their front seat.
Mv> What happened yesterday, will happen more often. The UK will not be Mv> invited any more unless it can not be avoided.
They were not not invited, Theresa May decided not to go. Good call.
Mv> If they want a good deal, they better start negotiating ASAP.
They eventually will get the same status as Norway and Iceland.
