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 - N icola 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.