Scottish Independence, the EU and the Rebate Debate

4th August 2014

This short film posted on Youtube 24 July 2014.

With the indyref showdown fast approaching, Scotland needs to know the implications of a YesScotland or a BetterTogether vote.

Ben sheds some light on the EU aspects. How would independence impact the Schengen Agreement? Would Scotland have to adopt the single currency? And what about the UK rebate? How much would it cost Scotland if these special arrangements were lost?

Is independence really a good deal for Scotland? Watch the video to find out and feel free to leave a comment.

This video was filmed by Typique Productions. The film-makers are available for hire. To contact them, email: production[AT]typique.be

(all figures in the video are taken from the New Direction report: ‘Three EU-related impacts of Scotland leaving the UK http://newdirectionfoundation.org/con...)

Ben Acheson is a Policy Adviser at the European Parliament in Brussels. He also presents the current affairs web series 'A Different Angle'.