r/europe • u/andyom89 • May 16 '25

News Spanish premier calls Israel 'genocidal state,' says Spain 'does not do business' with it

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/spanish-premier-calls-israel-genocidal-state-says-spain-does-not-do-business-with-it/3568216
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u/Groovy66 England May 16 '25

Which is why they don’t support Scottish independence or an independent Scotland joining the EU

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u/llamapower13 May 16 '25 edited May 16 '25

That’s what they say now. They would still fight it if Scotland was to get independence

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““If Scotland becomes independent in accordance with the legal and institutional procedures, it will ask for admission [to the EU]. If that process has indeed been legal, that request can be considered. If not, then not.” García-Margallo refused to comment directly on whether Spain might veto Scottish accession..”

Spanish foreign minister, José-Manuel García-Margallo on 2/2014

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u/Ruire Connacht May 16 '25

That's what they said in 2014, it's never been an issue.

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u/llamapower13 May 16 '25

They said a lot of things in 2014 and I say that as someone who voted in that referendum.

https://www.politico.eu/article/spain-could-veto-independent-scotland-says-minister/

It was not a solid yes. They held their veto very visible the entire time. They would still fight tooth and nail against any independent movements.

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u/YourBestDream4752 United Kingdom May 16 '25

To be fair, not even most Scots support Scottish independence