Last chance to register to vote in time for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election!

The deadline is 11:59pm tonight ⏰

In Brussels yesterday, the UK and EU ratified the agreement to bring UK into Erasmus+ in 2027, with the British Council becoming the National Agency for Erasmus+ in the UK. With 100,000 people estimated to benefit from it in the first year alone, this is a huge advance for UK-EU relations.

Keir Starmer is right to put Brexit in the bin. The New Statesman, 16 April.

Keir Starmer has been clear that a stronger, closer relationship with Europe is in the UK's best interest. So, why is he sticking to outdated red lines that are holding the nation back from its rightful place at the heart of Europe?

This is so good to see that the UK rejoining #Erasmus is confirmed. 🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺

(The people of Scotland never voted to leave, of course. #LeaveALightOn #RejoinOurEU)

This is so good to see that the UK rejoining #Erasmus is confirmed. 🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺

(The people of Scotland never voted to leave, of course. #LeaveALightOn #RejoinOurEU)

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In a world full of risks, we're better off with our closest friends and neighbours in #OurEU.

73% of Scots want to reverse #Brexit.

On Thursday 7 May, use your #ScotParl votes to elect MSPs who want what Scotland wants.

Support us, join the European Movement in Scotland:
euromovescotland.org.uk

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If you’re registered to vote, your #ScotParl polling card shd arrive around now. If not, make sure you register by 20 April!

www.mygov.scot/voting-in-el...

Any resident of #Scotland, 16+ (UK, EU, or any nationality, w/ legal right to stay here) can vote.

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Family spends £1,600 to get home after easyJet flight leaves without them due to EES chaos. Of the 156 passengers booked on easyJet flight from Milan to Manchester, only 34 boarded. The Independent, 13 April.

Alongside these unexpected costs, it has also been reported that on one occasion, no-one had arrived at the departure gate at the time it was meant to close for a flight.

There's a simple solution to this: rejoin the single market, and restore freedom of movement.

Addressing the House of Commons today, Sir Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said we must have "a closer economic relationship with our European allies because Brexit did deep damage to the economy". Now, these words need to be matched with a clear, concrete plan.

Viktor Orbán, the Hungarian Prime Minister endorsed by Donald Trump, has conceded defeat in his country's general election.

Eszter Tárnai spoke to some of Scotland's 7-10,000-strong Hungarian population as they gathered to vote at Edinburgh's Assembly Rooms

www.heraldscotland.com/poli...

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In a world full of risks, we're better off with our closest friends and neighbours in #OurEU.

73% of Scots want to reverse #Brexit.

On Thursday 7 May, use your #ScotParl votes to elect MSPs who want what Scotland wants.

Support us, join the European Movement in Scotland:
euromovescotland.org.uk

Yet another thing #Brexit stole from us… 😢

Let’s hope that the UK’s rejoining of #Erasmus will restore this wonderful and #sustainable travel opportunity for our young people in future years. 🤞

Or maybe we should just #RejoinSingleMarket or #RejoinEU! What do you think? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺

#BrexitBreaksBritain

The last few days have shown how topical will be our festivalofeuropescotland.org event on 'The Future of UK – EU – US Relations' (Edinburgh, 9 May). We're very pleased that @davidheniguk.bsky.social will be one of our speakers. Details & to book places: festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/the-fu...

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European Movement in Scotland webinar •tonight•.
“The Transatlantic Relationship Reimagined”. Former White House Europe adviser to Pres. Joe Biden, Prof. Amanda Sloat; interviewed by John Edward, Scottish Council for Global Affairs. Wed 8 April 2026, 7pm. Register via Eventbrite: bit.ly/EMiS-webinar

Festival of Europe in Scotland - Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival We are delighted to announce that the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival will take part in the Festival of Europe Scotland thanks to the support of the Spanish

Great mini-series of films from @espanfilmf.bsky.social for @festivalofeurope.bsky.social on 7, 9, 10 May. Showing Romería, from Carla Simón; The Captive, by Alejandro Amenábar; and Always. At @filmhouseedinburgh.bsky.social Tickets now available at: edinburghspanishfilmfestival.com/2026/03/fest...

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In a world full of risks, we're better off with our closest friends and neighbours in #OurEU.

73% of Scots want to reverse #Brexit.

On Thursday 7 May, use your #ScotParl votes to elect MSPs who want what Scotland wants.

Support us, join the European Movement in Scotland:
euromovescotland.org.uk

Infographic reminding all residents of Scotland to register to vote for the Scottish Parliament election. The key points are in the post text.

If you’re registered to vote, your #ScotParl polling card shd arrive around now. If not, make sure you register by 20 April.
www.mygov.scot/voting-in-el...

Any resident of #Scotland, 16+ (UK, EU, or any nationality, w/ legal right to stay here) can vote.

Share + remind your friends!
#ScotParl2026

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European Movement in Scotland webinar: “The Transatlantic Relationship Reimagined”.

Former White House Europe adviser to President Joe Biden, Prof. Amanda Sloat: interviewed by John Edward of Scottish Council for Global Affairs.

Wed 8 April 2026, 7pm.
Register via Eventbrite
bit.ly/EMiS-webinar

Textual graphic about the webinar, as described in post text.

European Movement in Scotland webinar: “The Transatlantic Relationship Reimagined”.

Former White House Europe adviser to President Joe Biden, Prof. Amanda Sloat: interviewed by John Edward of Scottish Council for Global Affairs.

Wed 8 April 2026, 7pm.
Register via Eventbrite
bit.ly/EMiS-webinar

Interesting overview of the new “Edinburgh and Lothians East” #ScotParl region, which has shifted eastwards, gaining East Lothian but losing West Lothian.

“Edinburgh is in many respects an absolutely classic European capital, […] it’s highly politically diverse”

Your #ScotParl2026 votes matter!

Starme calls for ‘ambitious’ new UK-EU ties as Trump threatens to quit Nato PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’ in pivot away from US

Iran war shows UK needs ‘ambitious’ new EU ties, Starmer says after Trump threat to quit Nato
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

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European Movement in Scotland webinar: “The Transatlantic Relationship Reimagined”.

Former White House Europe adviser to President Joe Biden, Prof. Amanda Sloat: interviewed by John Edward of Scottish Council for Global Affairs.

Wed 8 April 2026, 7pm.
Register via Eventbrite
bit.ly/EMiS-webinar

In a world full of risks, we're better off with our closest friends and neighbours in the EU. 73% of Scots want to reverse Brexit! On 7th May vote for what Scotland wants.
And join us in campaigning for it; euromovescotland.org.uk/join-us/

At a press conference this morning, Sir Keir Starmer has stated that "our long term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union." We couldn't agree more.

BBC News, 1 April. UK will seek closer ties with EU in light of Iran war, Starmer says. It comes as UK-US relations have been strained by the PM's refusal to be dragged further into the Iran war.

Starmer has today said that "it is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path, our long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe". Security lies in cooperation, not isolation - who better to partner with than our closest allies?

With talk of new ties, our festivalofeuropescotland.org event on "Future EU-UK relations - the state of play" will be highly topical. Experts looking at UK trade, business, energy, politics, and Scotland's links with EU. Sunday 10 May, Edinburgh. Details: festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/future...

Illustration of the EU flag and the UK flag inside two overlapping circles, with curved arrows between them, representing exchange and cooperation between them.

Today, the Council greenlit talks with the UK on agreements on:
- participation in the EU’s internal electricity market
- financial contribution to the EU’s cohesion policy

It also agreed to allow the 🇬🇧 participation in the Erasmus+ programme for 2027.
→ link.europa.eu/M9GGFx

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In a world full of risks, we're better off with our closest friends and neighbours in #OurEU.

73% of Scots want to reverse #Brexit.

On Thursday 7 May, use your #ScotParl votes to elect MSPs who want what Scotland wants.

Support us, join the European Movement in Scotland:
euromovescotland.org.uk

Infographic reminding all residents of Scotland to register to vote. The key points are in the post text.

The next Scottish Parliament elections are on Thurs 7 May.

Any resident of #Scotland, 16+ (UK, EU, or any nationality, w/ legal right to stay here) can vote.

Make sure you’re registered to vote by 20 April.
www.mygov.scot/voting-in-el...

Please share, remind your friends.
#ScotParl #ScotParl2026

Now even more events and activities in our 2026 programme! 24 events, from 7 - 17 May. Film, music, conferences, walks, dance, family fun days and much more.
Locations include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Dumfries Kirkcaldy! Check out the programme here! festivalofeuropescotland.org/events/