Miliband Won’t Link Scottish Devolution to English Autonomy
Labour rejects David Cameron’s proposal to give England and Scotland more autonomy at the same time.
Separatism
Undeterred by Scottish “No”, Catalonia Demands Referendum
Regional president Artur Mas wants to consult Catalan voters on independence.
Scottish Referendum Hasn’t Settled United Kingdom’s Future
If more powers are devolved to Scotland, other parts of the UK will want autonomy as well.
Scottish Referendum Raises Questions About Nationhood
Separatists from Wales to Spain are waiting to see if the Scots will secede from the United Kingdom.
Scots Reject Independence in Referendum
A majority votes against independence from Britain.
Scottish Referendum: A Testament to British Civilization
That Scots get to choose their own destiny shows how seriously Britain takes its commitment to self-determination.
Salmond Confident Independent Scotland Could Join EU
Scotland’s leader says it would be “ridiculous” for the rest of Europe to deny his country membership.
As Scottish Referendum Nears, Tempers Heat Up
With Scotland divided on the issue of independence, the rhetoric on both sides of the debate is heating up.
Ukraine’s Territorial Integrity “Essential”: Merkel
While others have acquiesced in Russia’s annexation, Germany insists the Crimea belongs to Ukraine.
Scottish Referendum Raises Risk of British EU Exit
If Scotland secedes, a majority of voters in the rump United Kingdom could vote to leave the EU.
Ukraine Separatists Ask to Join Russia After Referendums
Russia respects the referendums as an “expression of the people’s will” but stops short of endorsing the appeal.
Federalization is Russian Design to Weaken, Not Save Ukraine
Russia’s “solution” for the crisis in Ukraine would stop the country from deepening its ties with the West.
Ukraine Separatists Reject Amnesty, Demand Referendum
Pro-Russian activists in the east of Ukraine refuse to back down unless the government agrees to a referendum.
Venetians Vote to Break Away from Italy in Online Poll
The lackluster pace of Italy’s economic recovery fuels separatist sentiment across the north of the country.
Russia Formally Annexes Crimea, Transnistria Requests Same
Moldova’s breakaway region requests entry into the Russian Federation similar to the Crimea’s.