These 8 places in Europe could be the next to try for independenceBy Rick Noack September 18, 2014 (yes, 2014 but the issue isn't going away)
Given Europe's complicated history and cultural diversity, the existence of independence-minded groups and regions is understandable. Even so, the sheer number of separatist movements in Europe may surprise you.
Some of these groups have transformed their desire for separation into successful political movements; others are operating at a far lower level. Some are more violent (even building their own tanks, as was the case in Northern Italy) than others (as in Bavaria, where beer seems to be the only weapon which is used).
Despite the differences in methods and goals, here are some of the European regions that may best admire the Scottish bid for independence.
Italy: Veneto
Spain: Catalonia
Denmark: Faroe Islands
France: Corsica
Italy: South Tyrol
Spain: The Basque region
Belgium: Flanders
Germany: Bavaria
Other regions
Frankly, we've just scratched the surface. Here are some of the other independence movements in Europe:
Wales, Cornwall, Northern Ireland (The United Kingdom), Galicia, Aragon (Spain), Silesia (Poland), Frisia (Netherlands, Germany), Sardinia (Italy), Brittany, Occitania, Alsace, Savoy (France), and Aaland (Finland)
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2014/09/18/if-scotland-breaks-away-these-8-places-in-europe-could-be-next/?utm_term=.fd2e7a520014
