In this paper, I will analyse the chances of Scotland joining the European Union providing it becomes an independent country after the referendum, which will take place in the autumn of 2014. If the referendum is successful, Scotland may leave the United Kingdom on permanent basis in approximately eighteen months. Once it gains the independence, the country will most likely apply for the European Union membership. However, José Manuel Barroso, current president of the European Comission, claims that all the other member states may not accept Scotland as their partner in the Union.

This leads to the question: “What are the chances of Scotland to join the EU and why can it be difficult to get the agreement of its other members?“

European Union providing it becomes an independent country

I will analyse the chances of Scotland joining the European Union providing it becomes an independent country after the referendum