If Scotland Breaks Away, These 8 Places In Europe Could Be Next -- Washington Post
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.
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Update: Europe goes back to the Middle Ages: Map shows how patchwork continent would look if every separatist movement got their wish -- Daily Mail
My Comment: No mention of the pro-Russian separatist regions in eastern Ukraine.
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