German news channel Welt, the First Minister said she remained hopeful the UK Government would secure a Brexit deal before December 31.
Asked if an independent Scotland risked being "isolated" outside both the UK and EU, she added: "No, because we will agree on transition times."Many voices in the EU say that Scotland has been a member for more than 40 years and meets all standards and regulations.
We think that we are a unique case for quick accession to the EU.She continued: "Scotland's accession is not an enlargement.
We have been members for most of my life."Scotland is coming home, this is not a new beginning. We can act as a bridge between the UK and the EU, bringing people together."Sturgeon also insisted an IndyRef2 would take place.
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