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u/Figueroa_Chill Sep 16 '26 edited Sep 16 '26

The criteria set out by the EU. But even at that, what is the plan. Is the plan to just get Indy, get into the EU, then start sponging off the rest of Europe.

Despite what some people like to think, things like the cost of living issues aren't unique to us. All countries are getting hit with it, and all of them are tightening their belts.

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u/Valois7 Sep 16 '26

Yeah if that's the quality of your answer, Scotland actually does meet the criteria set out by the EU. The rest of your issues might be valid though, i'm not Scottish but quality of life has been hit everywhere indeed.

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u/Frosty_Shame8876 Sep 16 '26

Numerous times the EU have repeatedly said they don't just want Scotland,Wales or NI they want the whole of the UK or nothing. Also you don't meet the economic requirements since you're a national deficit to the treasury. Not to mention you'd have to setup your banking system before joining the EU since it's a multi year process oh also what about your defence? You wouldn't have any military. The austerity Scotland would go through if they gained independence would make the 14 years of Tory austerity look like a fucking joke.

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u/Figueroa_Chill Sep 16 '26

With a currency, the SNP plan was to just keep using the pound and be tied to the English banking system.