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I'm not sure that Scotland and Northern Ireland would automatically be allowed to "stay" in the EU - wouldn't they need to reapply for membership as new entitie

I'm not sure that Scotland and Northern Ireland would automatically be allowed to "stay" in the EU - wouldn't they need to reapply for membership as new entities?

mstade 7y ago
As far as I understand it they would have to reapply, but if I recall correctly back when the referendum on Scottish independence was a thing the EU said that they'd fast track their application, whatever that means. Again, if I recall correctly.
- deca6cda37d0 7y ago
  Scottish independence will happen eventually.
  - Dev_2019 7y ago
    Yes, but when would be the best time to start shorting their securities?
    - pjc50 7y ago
      Joke's on you, Scotland doesn't have a stock exchange.
mantap 7y ago
Yes but it would be a mere formality as they are already part of the EU. Especially for NI which would be joining an existing EU state, not getting independence.
OscarCunningham 7y ago
A neat solution would be for England and Wales to jointly declare independence, leaving a UK consisting of Scotland and Northern Ireland.