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That's not how it works, something Nicola Sturgeon knows very well. If Catalonia leaves Spain then it becomes a new country. A new country will have to negotiate its way back to the EU. That means it will need an unanimity vote from all EU countries. There’s no chance in hell that Spain will agree to have Catalonia part of the EU soon after it had left Spain.
The EU is also powerless in punishing Spain. That also need an unanimity vote something that will never happen as Poland-Spain will protect one another. The EU doesn’t even have an army to send to protect Catalonia.
That's why the EU needs teeth which can only be granted if its given more power.
Thank heavens for small mercies! That's all Europe needs. Mr Juncker ordering a EU army, wearing jackboots no doubt, into a sovereign country to 'protect' its citizens.