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Brandenburg’s Economy Minister Jörg Steinbach hinted at Scotland rejoining the EU, saying: “Shouldn’t we apply the acquis to [UK] regions where there are competences?” It came as Ms Sturgeon accepted an award at a ceremony in Potsdam yesterday for her “advocacy for a united Europe” and her “clear stance and tireless dedication for Europe”, Politico reported.

As she collected the gong at media conference M100 Sanssouci Colloquium, Ms Sturgeon insisted Scotland “did not ask for nor want” the 2016 referendum on Brexit and “voted overwhelmingly to Remain”. The Scottish First Minister added that she would do “everything to remain aligned with the EU” and to “keep in pace with the EU in areas we have responsibility for”. Ms Sturgeon said that if Brexit goes ahead “Scotland will seek to become an independent state and to become again a member of the EU”.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pictured in Potsdam on Tuesday

Ms Sturgeon insisted Scotland “did not ask for nor want” the 2016 referendum on Brexit and “voted overwhelmingly to Remain”

It comes as the Scottish First Minister declared she was “fighting” for a European future as she visited Berlin today. Five years on from Scotland voting to stay in the UK in the 2014 independence referendum, Ms Sturgeon was in the German capital to meet government and business leaders. In 2016, Scotland backed remaining in the EU but the UK as a whole voted to leave. READ MORE: Nicola Sturgeon 'failures' savaged in fiery FMQs

The Scottish First Minister declared she was “fighting” for a European future as she visited Berlin today

Ms Sturgeon was in the German capital to meet government and business leaders

She said that Scotland’s “desire for continued EU membership is about far more than self-interest”

“Scotland’s future belongs in Scotland’s hands. #StillYes #indyref2.” Ms Sturgeon, who is meeting the German Europe minister Michael Roth, members of the German Council on Foreign Relations and the German Chambers of Commerce, said that Scotland’s “desire for continued EU membership is about far more than self-interest”. She added: “The EU’s fundamental values are ones we cherish - freedom, democracy, the rule of law, equality, and respect for human dignity and human rights.

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“Scotland clearly benefits from EU membership. “It is good for our businesses, our universities, and our people - who have the freedom to study, live and work across the continent. “Scotland has also been enriched by the many EU citizens who have done us the honour of making Scotland their home.

Ms Sturgeon said Scotland "Scotland sees the EU as a natural home"

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