News & Blog

  • With the far-right on the rise again in Germany, we should remember Winston Churchill’s wise words
    In this article, first published in The Scotsman, Martin Roche looks at the characteristics common to states run by political extremists, and reminds us of Churchill’s wise words that democracy is the worst for of government, apart from all the others.  The European Movement in Scotland is committed to promoting the essential European value of… Read More »
  • Autumn Newsletter
    A printable edition of the newsletter is available to view by clicking here. The European Movement in Scotland is committed to promoting the essential European value of free speech. Consequently, we regularly publish articles by leading academics, journalists and others discussing issues germane to Scotland’s place in Europe. Such articles do not necessarily reflect the… Read More »
  • EMiS lobbies new Europe Minister 
    The European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) has written to the new Europe Minister in Andy Burnham’s government, urging him to rapidly address vital issues. You can read the full letter here.  30th July 2026 Dear Mr Falconer, Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of State with responsibility for European Relations. This is a role of… Read More »
  • Can the EU rescue football from FIFA?
    The EU’s Sports Commissioner, Glen Micallef, has hit out at FIFA’s plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Micallef’s says EU law covers sporting bodies “when their decisions have economic consequences.”  The Commissioner says “Brussels will study these proposals carefully,” suggesting possible EU intervention on the issue. You can read… Read More »
  • Will Burnham Continue the Narrow Ad-hockery of UK Foreign Policy?
    Kirsty Hughes asks in what direction Andy Burnham’s foreign policy approach may go. Will it be more of the same of what we’ve had since Labour came to power in 2024, or will the new PM have the vision to be bolder and more strategic? https://kirstyhughes.substack.com/p/will-burnham-continue-the-narrow Picture credit: Kirsty Hughes The European Movement in Scotland… Read More »
  • Press Release: 10 Years since the Brexit Referendum
    “Brexit has blunted our ambition and stalled our national progress”, says European Movement in Scotland on 10th anniversary of Brexit referendum.” You can read EMiS press release statement here, marking 10 years since the Brexit referendum.… Read More »

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