Scotland's Path to EU Reentry: Smooth and Swift Independence

The Scottish government has outlined its plans to rejoin the European Union (EU) in a new policy paper, stating that the process would be smooth and quick after independence. The benefits of EU membership highlighted in the paper include access to the single market, joint access to free trade agreements, EU funding for Scottish agriculture, and participation in the Erasmus+ university exchange program. However, the issue of independence faces obstacles, as both the UK Conservatives and Labour oppose a referendum, and polls show no majority support for independence in Scotland. Scotland would pursue the normal accession process, known as Article 49, and seek a transitional arrangement for access to the single market while awaiting full membership.