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Originally Posted by Mr Angry
I didn't quote any remarks he may or may not have made. The article snippet which Derek provided contains no quotes from Mr Juncker as far as I can see.
Either way Damien, he has clarified he was not referencing Scotland when he was talking about no new entrants over the next five years, a point relevant to both sets of "comments" I think you'll agree.
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Juncker was not referencing Scotland because Scotland is not a candidate for admission to the EU. Yesterday's comments are neither for nor against the referendum issue, they are entirely besides it.
What still stands, however, are the comments of J.M. Barrosso, echoed and supported by Von Rumpoy and Juncker, that Scotland's accession would of itself be difficult if not impossible, and that you don't gain entry to the EU simply by sending a fax (or an email, or whatever it was). The point is, *if* Scotland votes yes, it is a hopeless fantasy to believe it could negotiate membership of the EU according to the process outlined by the SNP - a process with no precedent or basis in treaty.