Indyref: Impact On Europe

With one week to go until the independence referendum, what could a 'yes' vote mean for some European countries?

A vote for Scottish independence could help trigger similar movements in the EU, according to experts.

Many say a 'yes' vote next week could lead to Catalonia breaking away from Spain.

The Catalonian Government plan to hold a referendum in November, despite opposition from those in Madrid.

Politicians in Flanders want to split Belgium in two, while there have been suggestions of Venice seceding from Italy.

Political analyst Thomas Thielemans, who is based near Brussels, believes those countries could try to block Scotland's EU application, if they have a legal basis.

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