History in Europe is changing again: New countries will gain independence

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are expected to sign a joint memorandum of understanding demanding the right to hold independence referendums, in an unprecedented move signaling a tectonic shift in British politics. The agreement will include four main areas of action: economy, energy, Europe, and international cooperation, as well as the right to self-determination.

Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland are expected to sign a joint memorandum of understanding demanding the right to hold independence referendums, in an unprecedented move signaling a tectonic shift in British politics. The summit in Cardiff, which will be attended by the first ministers of the three nations, will include four main areas of action: economy, energy, Europe, and international cooperation, as well as the right to self-determination. The three are expected to agree that their countries should be part of the European Union and oppose the current economic model of the UK. The statement by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sparked controversy, and John Swinney, leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland, claimed that Starmer is "resigning himself to the idea that he will be remembered in history as the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom." The summit takes place two days after US President Donald Trump declared he would be happy to see a united Ireland. Prime Minister Starmer clarified that a Scottish independence referendum is "off the table" before the next general election.