Most Europeans would support independent Scotland joining EU, poll finds
Support across these nations for Scotland to join the EU ranged from just under two-thirds (63%) to three-quarters (75%).
But across Great Britain – where more than 2,000 people were polled – less than half (46%) said they would back an independent Scotland being part of the EU, with 32% saying they would oppose this.
The research was carried out despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer having made clear he has no plans to allow a second vote on Scotland leaving the UK.
Just last month the Labour leader said having another ballot on the issue is not a 'priority' and he cannot imagine one taking place while he is in Downing Street.
And while the UK Government recently announced a new agreement with the EU, there is no prospect of the UK seeking to rejoin the trading block as things stand.
YouGov's research comes almost a decade on from the 2016 Brexit referendum, which saw the UK as a whole vote to leave the EU, while Scotland voted to remain.
The latest poll found 63% of French people surveyed would support an independent Scotland joining the EU, with only 13% opposed.
In Italy, 64% favour Scotland being allowed to join, with 11% against, broadly similar to Spain – where 65% said they would support an independent Scotland in the EU while 13% are opposed to this.
In Germany, support was higher at 68%, with only 10% of people polled against an independent Scotland being part of the EU, while in Denmark three-quarters (75%) of people back Scotland being part of the trading block, with 6% against this.
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan said: 'It comes as no surprise that people across Europe would welcome an independent Scotland rejoining the EU.
'People recognise the benefits of EU membership for all countries and can see the enormous damage that Brexit continues to cause.
'Brexit, which Scotland never voted for, is making people poorer, damaging our NHS, harming the economy and stealing opportunities from our young people.
'Labour's broken Brexit Britain is failing at every turn. It is only with independence that Scotland can build a better future, back where we belong in the heart of Europe.'
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