Donald Tusk says Europe ‘enthusiastic’ about an independent Scotland
by Former European Council president Donald Tusk has said there would be enthusiasm in Brussels and around Europe for an independent Scotland joining the EU.
Asked about Scotland re-joining as an independent member, Tusk told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show: “Emotionally I have no doubt that everyone will be enthusiastic here in Brussels, and more generally in Europe.”
“If you ask me about our emotions, you will witness I think always empathy.”
🇪🇺 Donald Tusk, former President of the European Council, confirms “everyone would be enthusiastic here, in Brussels and more widely in Europe” about an independent Scotland joining the EU.
❤️ “There’s a genuine feeling. You will witness only empathy.” pic.twitter.com/KYT2kI7o9w
— Yes (@YesScot) February 3, 2020
Last year, Donald Tusk’s predecessor Herman Van Rompuy confirmed that Brexit has changed the EU’s view on Scotland.
He said: “I think there is a change, yes, because for a lot of people they are looking at what Scottish people are in favour of.
“They want to stay in the European Union and at the same time they are prevented to stay in the European Union.”
One EU official also told BBC Scotland last year that there had been a “paradigm shift” in European attitudes towards Scottish independence.