Germany is pushing for a change of course in the European Union whether Britain leaves or stays with a series of reforms to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the founding Treaty of Rome next year, The Times understands.
David Cameron would be expected to play a leading role in a shake-up of the 28-nation group if the UK votes to remain today, according to senior sources in Berlin.
Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, is hoping that the prime minister will still be involved to push for greater competition inside the EU by breaking down barriers for a digital single market while also improving security and defence measures. This could be the start of a new treaty that would also deepen eurozone integration, a move