Michael Roth and First Minister of Scotland, Nichola
Sturgeon have met in Germany to discuss the way forward with respect to
Scotland’s interest in the European Union (EU).
While speaking, Mr. Roth it is only by coming together as
union that the EU could overcome all the challenges being faced by the
continent, and the Union in particular. He also reiterated that, Germany as a
whole would work very hard boost EU’s capability and structure.
Furthermore, it was reiterated by Mr. Roth that the EU was
more than an internal market as there is a need for member nations to strengthen
the Union as a community of shared values.
The position of Scotland on the outcome of the EU referendum
which saw the country vote to remain part of the EU was set out by Ms Sturgeon
in the meeting.
According to Sturgeon a second independence referendum is
"highly likely" to preserve Scotland's place in the EU.
She told Mr Roth of her determination "to explore all
options to protect Scotland's interests" in Europe.
Mr Roth said: "This has been a very pleasant and
constructive conversation between two dedicated pro-Europeans and has
demonstrated once again that a degree of Europe's strength lies in its
diversity.
"I hope that the UK finds a way forward that will
benefit Europe as a whole in the end."
The First Minister stated: "Today's discussion has been
a welcome and constructive opportunity to strengthen our relations to discuss
the way forward for the European Union and how all voices can be heard in that
process.
"Scotland chose to remain in the European Union and the
solidarity shown toward Scotland as an enthusiastic part of the EU -
demonstrated once again in today's talks here in Berlin - has been very
welcome."
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