Aiming for Independence

Scotland might soon be independent. On September 18 the country will vote on whether or not it will remain in the United Kingdom. The pro-independence faction has been gaining supporters at a rapid pace. What will happen if the country actually decides to leave? What will it mean for the Queen? Would Scotland start using the euro? Not necessarily. The latest issue of Flashlight Europe takes a look at these questions and others.

Earlier this month, for the first time, more than 51 percent of the Scots said they were planning to vote in favor of independence. The people who are currently undecided will tip the scales in one direction or the other and both sides are working hard to win them over. A decision to become independent could also put an end to Britain's current government under Prime Minister David Cameron. The situation is complicated, which means many arguments and counterarguments are being made by any number of interested parties.

Flashlight Europe provides a glimpse of what would await a Scotland detached from the UK. Who is fighting for independence? What policies would Scotland implement following its exit? What would become of the Royal Family, Royal Mail and pound sterling? What would the separation mean for England, Wales and Northern Ireland? And what would the consequences be for the EU?

For answers to these questions and more, click below.