Germany and many other EU countries (and also, by the way, most European citizens) want European integration to continue. If an advanced, liberal, english spea

Germany and many other EU countries (and also, by the way, most European citizens) want European integration to continue. If an advanced, liberal, english speaking country like Scotland declares its wish to remain or join the EU, that could be seen as a welcome vote in favor of the European idea. I think it is in Germany's (and Spain's) interest to woo Scotland and make it as easy as possible for them to remain in the EU or rejoin in a seamless fashion.