EU membership within a decade considered attainable by Scottish minister
Scotland's Minister for External Affairs, Angus Robertson, has expressed a keen interest in advancing two significant initiatives: the export of hydrogen to Germany and the potential re-entry of Scotland into the European Union (EU).
In a move that could strengthen Scotland's energy sector, Robertson sees the possibility of a second referendum on Scottish independence and wants it to happen as soon as possible. He believes that Scotland, rich in energy resources, could potentially export hydrogen to Germany, a country with a growing focus on hydrogen as a major partner for renewable energy exports.
The plans for hydrogen exports are in addition to the push for EU reentry. Robertson seeks a close partnership with the EU and Germany from an economic perspective, and his party, the Scottish National Party (SNP), is actively pushing for a referendum to decide on EU reentry.
According to Robertson, progress needs to be made to realise the pipelines for hydrogen exports. He regularly liaises with German ministries and companies to advance direct exports of hydrogen and renewable energy, though no specific individual or entity has been named in the provided search results.
The Scottish government's focus on hydrogen exports is not new. Scotland has shown interest in exporting renewable energy to Germany for some time, with a network for electricity and hydrogen from renewable sources set to be established.
In the first referendum, held eleven years ago, 55% of voters were against a breakaway from the United Kingdom. However, support for a breakaway from the United Kingdom has not decreased, according to regular polls. The main obstacle to Scotland's EU reentry, Robertson believes, is opposition from British politicians.
Robertson also believes that a united Ireland may also join the EU within the same timeframe. This potential development could further strengthen Scotland's case for EU reentry.
The British government must agree to a Scottish independence referendum before any progress can be made. Work on the referendum is already underway, according to Robertson, with a specific start date yet to be set.
In the first referendum, 45% of voters were in favour of a breakaway. While the exact percentage of support today is unclear, Robertson remains optimistic about the prospect of a second referendum and Scotland's future in the EU.
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