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There was a sigh of relief across the EU when the lengthy Brexit process finally came to an end on Christmas Eve.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says in a statement that the agreement means that it has now “created a basis for new capital in our relationship. Even outside the European Union, the UK will remain an important partner for the EU. “
Emmanuel Macron is also positive. The French president wrote on Twitter that the agreement is “crucial to protect our citizens, fishermen and manufacturers … Europe is moving forward and can look to the future, united, independent and strong.”
Sturgeon remains deeply critical
Irish Prime Minister Michéal Martin is equally optimistic, tweeting that the deal is “very welcome” and that the parties can now focus on maintaining a “good relationship with each other for years to come.”
However, from a Scottish point of view, it sounds different. The country’s head of government has previously made it clear that he wants to stay within the EU, a message he now repeats after Brussels and London have agreed.
“There is no deal that can counteract what Brexit takes away from us. It is time we set the course for our own future as an independent European country,” Sturgeon writes on Twitter.
