Former MP, and former Chair of @euromovescotland.bsky.social Mark Lazarovicz launches the 2026 programme of the #FestivalofEurope
Speakers included Stéphane Pailler Consul General of France, Noellia Martinez of @citzrights.bsky.social & Rowan Brown of the Cockburn Assoc
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The #FestivalofEurope is back!

Lots of events of planned for all of #Scotland

Watch this space!
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@yestoeu-swj.bsky.social
@georgeallison.bsky.social
@cluthaman.bsky.social
@bylines.scot

There was something for everyone at the #FestivalofEurope held the French Institute Edinburgh @ifecosse.bsky.social over the weekend: the #ConnectingEuropeFair including @euraileu.bsky.social @britishcouncil.bsky.social @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social @edinburghuni.bsky.social @europarl.europa.eu

Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson provides context to this afternoon’s discussion
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@europestreet.bsky.social
@snp.org
@grassrootsforeurope.org
@scga.bsky.social
@eudelegationuk.bsky.social
@neweuropeansuk.bsky.social

Lord Foulkes- #Brexit was the saddest day of my life.
Speaking at the screening of
7 Symptoms of Belaruskast by @liberecophr.bsky.social
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Entire panel and audience discussing challenges of social media, difficulty/ impossibility of regulation, misinformation and polarisation. @scga.bsky.social @euromovescotland.bsky.social #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025, #FestivalofEurope, #ConnectingEuropeScotland

All set for the last session today of the
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Former MEP David Martin introduces provides context to today’s session

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Martin Roche of the European Movement in Scotland kick starts this morning’s session

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First event this morning focuses on the economy

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What’s On – Events – Festival of Europe Scotland

Still tickets for today's events at @festivalofeurope.bsky.social
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British political scientist and author Mark Leonard talking now about how election of Trump can be seen as a symptom of a broader scepticism about government & governmental organisations. #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 #FestivalofEurope #ConnectingEuropeScotland festivalofeuropescotland.org/support/

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@euromovescotland.bsky.social Sir Graham Watson was a Lib Dem member of European Parliament, a previous leader of Liberal group in European Parliament. Speaking now on threats to democracy within UK, Europe & beyond, rise of populism. Role of #CambridgeAnalytica in #Brexit. #FestivalofEurope

Don't forget 2 films showing this Saturday at Creative in Stirling as part of the excellent #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 #FestivalofEurope #ConnectingEuropeScotland festivalofeuropescotland.org/support/ @alynsmith.bsky.social

This really looks interesting and of particular interest to those doing business in Scotland and beyond. But really to all of us. Another top level event at #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 #FestivalofEurope #ConnectingEuropeScotland festivalofeuropescotland.org/support/

Thank you William Bain for sharing your impressive insights, analysis and knowledge at today's event. #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 #FestivalofEurope #ConnectingEuropeScotland.

Festival of Europe Scotland – A day to celebrate the values and benefits of peace, democracy and cooperation amongst Europe’s nations.

Scotland’s #FestivalOfEurope events to celebrate #EuropeDay which is on 9th May. Face to face and online events to join! festivalofeuropescotland.org

Business event Edinburgh organised by the European Movement in Scotland

Looking forward to today’s Festival of Europe event
Collaborate or compete – How are current UK-EU relations serving economic growth?

Leaders in high tech, fintech & renewables will share their perspectives on the status of UK-EU relations today and their views on future benefits
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Glasgow Cathedral with blue sky and green trees

We had an amazing EuroWalk on Saturday.
We started off with a tour at Glasgow Cathedral with their fantastic guides. Details of their cathedral guided tours can be found on this link
glasgowcathedral.org
there are French and German language tours & specialist tours available also
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walking up a cobbled street

walking on pavements with one walker with a blue Festival of Europe Scotland flag

Wojtek the Bear statue in Princes Street Gardens

At Edinburgh University in a quadrangle with historic buildings

We certainly got in our 10,000 steps today on the Edinburgh EuroWalk with
@edinburgh4eu.bsky.social
as part of
@festivalofeurope.bsky.social
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#ConnectingEuropeScotland
#FestivalofEuropeScotland2025

More about EuroWalks at www.eurowalks.scot

Just a flavour from this year’s Festival of Europe here in Scotland
Lots more to come during #EuropeWeek
Check out the programme
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A lovely morning for a walk! Here's our festival partners @glasgowforeurope.bsky.social as they head out to lead their #EuroWalk #Glasgow850Highlights. #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 is off to a sunny start! #ConnectingEuropeScotland #FestivalofEurope #EuroWalk @euromovescotland.bsky.social

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What can be achieved in improving relations between the EU and Scotland/UK? A conference organised by the European Movement in Scotland

UK/EU relations are changing. This #FestivalofEurope event explores what’s next for the UK/Scotland & the EU:

📝Can new agreements be reached?

👨‍🎨What’s possible on youth mobility, security & culture?

🤝Where is the political momentum headed?

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What can be achieved in improving relations between the EU and Scotland/UK? A conference organised by the European Movement in Scotland

UK/EU relations are changing. This #FestivalofEurope event explores what’s next for the UK/Scotland & the EU:

📝Can new agreements be reached?

👨‍🎨What’s possible on youth mobility, security & culture?

🤝Where is the political momentum headed?

🎟Tickets www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-can-b...

Poster advertising a Festival of Europe Scotland event on 11 May

Beyond the UK, beyond the EU. Join us on 11 May for a Festival of Europe event, which seeks to broaden insights by moving beyond relations between the UK & the EU to the majority of the world beyond those borders. scga.scot/2025/04/24/b... #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 #FestivalofEurope

#FestivalofEurope is hosting a Connecting Europe Fair!
Drop in anytime on Saturday 10th of May between 10-5pm at the French Institute #Edinburgh

Meet organisations offering info on travel/study/work options in Europe
if you're aged 16–30, you could win an Interrail Pass
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New! Great film for #FestivalofEurope, Saturday 10th May, 4 pm, at Creative Stirling. Award winning 'Dahomey'( 4 pm). With the support of the European Parliament Liaison Office UK, as part of the LUX Audience Awards competition. Book tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dahomey-fi...

The future of European Democracy – Scotland’s Festival of Europe Festival of Europe lines up top-flight speakers to discuss recent dramatic developments on the world stage and how UK should respond

The future of European Democracy – Scotland’s Festival of Europe.

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#Scotland
#EU
#Rejoin