Nicola Sturgeon admits an independent Scotland might not seek immediate membership of the EU
Nicola Sturgeon admits an independent Scotland might not seek immediate membership of the EU
- Nicola Sturgeon has admitted for the first time that an independent Scotland might not immediately seek to rejoin the European Union.
Despite calling for a new independence referendum over Brexit, the First Minister confirmed Scotland may need a “phased” approach to becoming a full EU member.
- Nicola Sturgeon has admitted for the first time that an independent Scotland might not immediately seek to rejoin the European Union.
Despite calling for a new independence referendum over Brexit, the First Minister confirmed Scotland may need a “phased” approach to becoming a full EU member.
She said that “by necessity”, in
the event of a vote to break-up the UK, Scotland might have to pursue
membership of the European Free Trade Association (Efta), whose members
include Norway and Iceland, before achieving full EU membership.