More Europe Day events

We are all looking forward to a busy couple of weeks as the excitement builds up to Europe Day – and let’s not forget the Eurovision Song Contest.

Across the continent our fellow Europeans will be celebrating Europe’s achievements and unity while commemorating the signing of the Schuman Declaration on the 9^th of May 1950, this ambitious plan helped secure long-term peace in post war Europe and laid the foundations for what is now the European Union.

But lets not forget that Eurovision arose out of the same desire – a coming together of European nations after decades of war and strife. And whether you love it, or find the music “challenging”, the sight of so many of our young people enjoying something so quintessentially European, means that this can be a focus for our celebrations of being part of the European family.

Here is some of the events taking place to celebrate Scotland’s place in Europe and that we would love for you to be involved with.

• The Citizens Rights Project are holding on online event titled: European citizens and Scotland: their issues, concerns & future prospects. The event takes place between 9am and 1pm and you can register here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/european-citizens-and-scotland-their-issues-concerns-future-prospects-tickets-617708752507

• Members of Glasgow Love EU will be in attendance at the Europe Day Celebration organised by Glasgow City Council, and we will also be hosting a Glasgow street stall in George Square between 12 and 2pm

• The RSA are hosting an online event called ‘Whats Next for Scottish Relations in Europe at 6pm. Find our more here  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-next-for-scottish-relations-in-europe-tickets-622550434107

• On the 11^th the European Parliament Liaison Office in the UK is hosting the Julian Priestley Memorial Lecture “What one generation does, so the next can undo”. The main Speaker is Alistair Campbell and the event starts at 6pm. You can register to attend here https://www.europarl.europa.eu/unitedkingdom/en/eventsandexhibitions/upcoming-events/european-parliament-events-2023/priestleylecture2023.html

• On the 13^th we’re encouraging everyone to get involved in their local Euro Walk. Our European themed walks are the perfect way to discover and celebrate Scotland’s historic, and contemporary, links with our European neighbours. Find your nearest walk here https://euromovescotland.org.uk/eurowalks/

• The 13^th is also Eurovision! You can still join in the fun from home or host your own Eurovision watch party. Information about watch parties being arranged can be found here https://www.europeanmovement.co.uk/eurovision2023

If you know of another Europe Day event near you let us know so that we can share the details.

However, you choose to celebrate Europe Day, please make sure to share with us your photos with us on social media, tag us in your images and use the hashtag #EuropeDayScotland.

Yours,

David Clark
Chair of the European Movement in Scotland