Scotland & EU
Scotland’s Future
In the aftermath of the Rutherglen by-election, what is the current state of the parties in Scotland? Where does this leave the campaign for independence? And what does the result mean for Westminster-Holyrood relations? Join our expert panel as they aim to answer all these questions in the UKICE Lunch Hour on Scotland’s future. Panel… Read More »
Scotland WITHIN UK – or UK WITHOUT Scotland?
In the referendum on Scottish independence held in 2014, the Scottish clearly rejected the idea of their country becoming an independent country by 55.3% to 44.7%. Nevertheless, for the Scottish National Party, who dream of Scotland as a separate sovereign state, if possible within the European Union, that disappointing result is still not the end… Read More »
Highlands & Islands 4 EU Group relaunch in Ullapool
Jo Goodburn, EMiS vice-chair, and Victoria Lee, executive member, will be on hand to spread the word at the Ceilidh Place hotel about Europe and our campaigns. Jo will giove a presentation on decision making in the EU, about her job there: The Corridors of Brussels – an Insider’s view. It could be a useful… Read More »
Wealth of a nation: Scotland
Playfair Hall, Surgeons Quarter, EH8 9SU Surgeons Quarter, Edinburgh, United KingdomRecord low interest rates over the past 30 years led to a wealth boom, with Scottish households seeing wealth rise by £700 billion since the financial crisis alone. But surging interest rates in 2022 have brought this era to an abrupt end, causing pension valuations to crater, mortgage costs to rise, and house prices to… Read More »
EU after the watershed
The EU faces multiple challenges, both internally and externally, so what does its future hold and is it still the right answer after the watershed? The European Union has been going through enormous changes. Driven by the Permacrisis – an extended period of insecurity and instability – fundamental transformations in technology, sustainability and demography and… Read More »
Lighting Scotland’s Way – Dumfries: Exploring a new future with Europe
Throughout November, Our Star, a symbol of the UK's lost membership of the European Union will tour around Scotland. Our Star, will act as a beacon calling people together to discuss Scotland's future relationship with Europe and consider what actions are required to build the campaign for returning Scotland to the EU. The first stop… Read More »
The star in Glasgow
City Chambers, GlasgowOn the 20th of November the Star will be in Glasgow, being welcomed to the city by the Lord Provost, the star will be on public display for 4 days. So you can pop into the City Chambers and grab a photo. On the 20th we will also be supporting the launch of the new Glasgow EU… Read More »
Annual Mitchell Lecture 2023: Sir David Edward
Usha Kasera Lecture Theatre Ist Floor, Edin Uni Law School, Old College, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom"Looking Back, Thinking Ahead" A Mitchell ‘Conversation’ on the past, present, and future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union Professor Sir David Edward KCMG KC PC in conversation with Professor Jo Shaw Salvesen Chair of European Institutions, Head of Edinburgh Law School followed by a Reception in the Law School Register here:… Read More »
The Star in Glenrothes
The following day, the 25th the star will be on public display at the Rothes Hall in Glenrothes from 10 am to 4 pm. Pop along and meet the team from Fife for Europe, grab a selfie with the star, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #OurStarInScotland
The Star in Dundee
On the 27th of November, the Star will shine in Dundee at the ‘Our Star’ youth forum at Dundee City Chambers between 2:30 pm and 4 pm. Local politicians will be on hand to meet with Dundee students to hear from them how they would like to see Scotland and the UK’s place in Europe around the… Read More »
The Star in Edinburgh
CIty Chambers EdinburghThe Star will end its trek in Edinburgh, firstly making a stop at the Scottish Parliament on the 29th, before visiting the City Chambers. On St Andrews Day, we will welcome guests including Susanne Oberhauser, the head of the European Parliament's Office in the UK and EMiS President Michael Russell to a special ‘Our Star’ forum.… Read More »
Common Ground: Scotland’s European Path
An exclusive online discussion with former Labour MEP David Martin and Alyn Smith, for the former SNP MEP and MP. In a time of political division, this event shines a spotlight on one of the few spaces in Scottish public life where individuals from diverse political backgrounds come together in unity. David and Alyn will… Read More »
