Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with Scottish First Minister John Swinney and Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth in Glasgow, discussing devolution and inter-governmental relations. Downing Street confirmed a second Scottish independence referendum was "off limits," while Burnham committed to not bypassing Holyrood on devolution plans.
Canadian PM Mark Carney strongly criticized Alberta's planned independence referendum, calling it a "dangerous bluff" and comparing it to Brexit. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith aims for a vote in October, despite a judge invalidating a similar petition. Around 30% of Albertans support independence, citing Ottawa's influence on energy resources and environmental policies.
Alberta's premier, Danielle Smith, plans to hold a vote on initiating independence referendum talks, despite a judge blocking a previous attempt. Prime Minister Mark Carney stated Alberta is "essential" to Canada's future, acknowledging separatist sentiment fueled by oil industry disputes.
Montenegro celebrates 20 years since its independence referendum, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the Western Balkans' EU accession process. Despite progress, challenges like corruption and Serbian influence persist.
