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Stephen Gethins has been named as a vice president of the European Movement UK

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European Movement selects vice president from Scotland for first time

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

File of UK-EU border at Dover - EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY MAY 20 Lorries queue for the frontier control area at the Port of Dover in Kent. The Government has no clear timetable to fully implement its post-Brexit border controls with the EU, the National

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Tommy Sheppard: The best hope for Scotland's economic future is the EU

Andrew Bailey delivered a speech in London where he said Brexit had 'weighed' on the UK economy

Andrew Bailey delivered a speech in London where he said Brexit had 'weighed' on the UK economy

Bands in profile

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Bank of England chief says UK must 'rebuild relations' with EU

The initial consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policy will arise as a result of his plan to impose tariffs on all imports into the US

The initial consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policy will arise as a result of his plan to impose tariffs on all imports into the US

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Richard Murphy: Donald Trump’s tariffs will make things a lot worse

Republican presidential-elect former President Donald Trump

Republican presidential-elect former President Donald Trump

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Assa Samake-Roman: Trump’s win is a serious wake-up call for Europe’s progressives

Stephen Gethins said the best decision Prime Minister Keir Starmer could make after the Trump election would be to integrate with the EU

Stephen Gethins said the best decision Prime Minister Keir Starmer could make after the Trump election would be to integrate with the EU

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Calls for Keir Starmer to work closer with Europe in wake of Donald Trump’s victory

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag in which new Finance Minister Joerg Kukies was sworn in the day after Scholz fired previous Finance Minister Christian Lindner

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a session of the Bundestag in which new Finance Minister Joerg Kukies was sworn in the day after Scholz fired previous Finance Minister Christian Lindner

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Alyn Smith: Following Trump’s victory, fractures in Germany are bad news for Europe

The SNP Westminster leader said the Prime Minister’s red lines on the economic block were always “ridiculous”

The SNP Westminster leader said the Prime Minister’s red lines on the economic block were always “ridiculous”

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Stephen Flynn urges Keir Starmer to stop 'economic self-harm' and rejoin EU

The motion was supported by 85 votes to 25

The motion was supported by 85 votes to 25

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MSPs back motion recognising the 'harm caused by Brexit to Scotland's rural economy'

A demonstrator holds an EU and a Georgian national flags attending an opposition protest against the results of the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia

A demonstrator holds an EU and a Georgian national flags attending an opposition protest against the results of the parliamentary election in Tbilisi, Georgia

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Alyn Smith: Europe must find its collective voice to help save Georgia

The OBR said Brexit is costing the UK economy billions of pounds every year

The OBR said Brexit is costing the UK economy billions of pounds every year

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Brexit continues to have 'devastating' effect on UK economy, OBR warn

Bidzina Ivanishvili (left) founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party previously vowed to ban opposition parties.

Bidzina Ivanishvili (left) founder of the ruling Georgian Dream party previously vowed to ban opposition parties.

Georgian election result disputed by opposition party

In Moldova last week, we saw a truly historic vote

In Moldova last week, we saw a truly historic vote

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Alyn Smith: Moldova’s narrow Yes victory highlights tensions

Volunteers repairing paths on An Teallach last year

Volunteers repairing paths on An Teallach last year

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Scotland's mountain paths 'desperate' for funding post-Brexit, say campaigners

EMiS is a broad church politically

EMiS is a broad church politically

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European Movement in Scotland does not take a position on independence

John Swinney has said he would welcome detailed analysis from the UK Government on Brexit costs

John Swinney has said he would welcome detailed analysis from the UK Government on Brexit costs

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John Swinney pushes for detailed analysis on cost of Brexit to UK

There are fears that scholarships face being scrapped

There are fears that scholarships face being scrapped

Campaigners urge Scottish Government to keep College of Europe bursaries

Moldovans went to the ballot to vote on whether to enshrine in the country’s constitution a path toward the EU

Moldovans went to the ballot to vote on whether to enshrine in the country’s constitution a path toward the EU

Moldova votes yes to joining EU by tiny margin amid claims of Russian interference

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been told to be 'honest' about Brexit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have been told to be 'honest' about Brexit

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Labour's £40bn black hole 'the same as Brexit costs UK annually', figures show

Keir Starmer (right) has consistently ruled out a return to the EU

Keir Starmer (right) has consistently ruled out a return to the EU

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John Curtice: Pro-Europeans have 'work to do' to convince voters of EU return

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

The Scottish Government's investment maintains funds for students at the College of Europe

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Why Scottish places at College of Europe must be protected

Alyn Smith urges Scottish Government to keep funding College of Europe places

The European Movement in Scotland says there remains an appetite in Scotland for re-joining the single market

The European Movement in Scotland says there remains an appetite in Scotland for re-joining the single market

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Pro-EU group say Labour giving 'no credible answer' on rejoining single market

Wes Streeting said there was no appetite to relitigate the UK's relationship with the European Union

Wes Streeting said there was no appetite to relitigate the UK's relationship with the European Union

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Lower economic growth due to Brexit a 'fact of life', says Wes Streeting

Taoiseach Simon Harris (left) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaking to the media in April

Taoiseach Simon Harris (left) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaking to the media in April

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Spain urges European Commission to 'take a stance' on Israel trade deal

Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the International Investment Summit in London on Monday

Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the International Investment Summit in London on Monday

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Keir Starmer pushed on Brexit as he pledges to rip up regulations to 'boost growth'

Border Force officer checking passports of arrival passengers

Border Force officer checking passports of arrival passengers

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Airlines may ‘hold people on the plane’ due to EU border rules, warns easyJet boss

Boris Johnson effectively harnessed the power of the three-word slogan

Boris Johnson effectively harnessed the power of the three-word slogan

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Short and snappy slogans are more effective than dignified arguments

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

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Keir Starmer’s EU visit does nothing but confirm timidity of UK Government

The new Labour Government has pledged to reset the relationship between Westminster, but experts say part of this must include action on the Internal Market Act

The new Labour Government has pledged to reset the relationship between Westminster, but experts say part of this must include action on the Internal Market Act

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UK Internal Market Act creating 'road block' for devolution, experts say

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

For all Labour's deeply silly talk of black holes in the UK finances, the one they should get onto is getting us back into the customs union and single market

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Alyn Smith: Time for Keir Starmer to accept the EU’s gift for our young people

Increasing housebuilding substantially is the most effective way of accelerating economic growth

Increasing housebuilding substantially is the most effective way of accelerating economic growth

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George Kerevan: Keir Starmer’s 'big idea' is built on sand

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, center, onboard a train in Poland

President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, center, onboard a train in Poland

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Alyn Smith: New EU boss will see overlapping portfolios and UK relations downgraded

EU flag and Scottish saltire

EU flag and Scottish saltire

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It is clear which form of union can best deliver Scottish prosperity

Professor John Curtice said the study showed the impact the Brexit vote has had on attitudes towards independence

Professor John Curtice said the study showed the impact the Brexit vote has had on attitudes towards independence

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Scots believe leaving UK and joining EU is better for country, study shows

Members of the Yes for EU campaign group demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament

Members of the Yes for EU campaign group demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament

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Yes would win new independence vote if Scotland were to join EU, poll finds

A report by Aston University Business School found that many smaller UK producers have stopped exporting small amounts to the EU

A report by Aston University Business School found that many smaller UK producers have stopped exporting small amounts to the EU

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UK exports declining due to Brexit and set to get worse, warn economists

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

The new iPhone 16 is displayed during an announcement of new products at Apple headquarters

'Where is our Apple?': EU competitiveness report has lessons for Scotland

New French prime minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during the handover ceremony

New French prime minister Michel Barnier delivers a speech during the handover ceremony

French fix is storing problems as Europe faces threat from far-right

John Swinney has revealed his doubts about Nicola Sturgeon's post-Brexit indy strategy

John Swinney has revealed his doubts about Nicola Sturgeon's post-Brexit indy strategy

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John Swinney reveals doubts about Nicola Sturgeon’s post-Brexit indyref strategy

Keir Starmer's Government looks set to delay post-Brexit checks on imported fruit and veg

Keir Starmer's Government looks set to delay post-Brexit checks on imported fruit and veg

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Post-Brexit checks on fruit and veg set to be delayed AGAIN

Representatives from Catalonia and Scotland will be among the delegates at the conference at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh

Representatives from Catalonia and Scotland will be among the delegates at the conference at Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh

Convention of independence movements heads to Scotland – how to get tickets

Those within the independence movement have always known Scottish nationalism stands in contrast to Brexit, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Those within the independence movement have always known Scottish nationalism stands in contrast to Brexit, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Inclusivity of Yes movement stands in stark contrast to Brexit

Researchers have concluded Scottish independence supporters have a more 'civic' view of nationalism than Brexit backers

Researchers have concluded Scottish independence supporters have a more 'civic' view of nationalism than Brexit backers

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John Curtice: Scottish independence 'different type of nationalism' to Brexit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin, Germany

Keir Starmer met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz welcomes Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin, Germany

Keir Starmer met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz last week

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Alyn Smith: Here’s a five-step plan to reset relations with the EU

Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU in the Brexit referendum

Scotland overwhelmingly voted to remain in the EU in the Brexit referendum

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Should the SNP do more to champion Scotland's place in Europe?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer photographed in Berlin on Tuesday night

Prime Minister Keir Starmer photographed in Berlin on Tuesday night

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'UK has once-in-a-generation chance to turn corner on Brexit', Keir Starmer claims

The public isn’t clamouring for more Brexit-style politics, they’re looking for solutions

The public isn’t clamouring for more Brexit-style politics, they’re looking for solutions

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Labour’s snub to EU young people scheme betrays next generation

This satellite image released by Planet Labs PBC shows fires near the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe in Russia's Kursk region

This satellite image released by Planet Labs PBC shows fires near the village of Krasnooktyabrskoe in Russia's Kursk region

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Alyn Smith: Scotland needs a seat at the EU table in a new era for defence

It’s only more recently that events have made mainstream the view that there are other areas of life which should be considered as being equally key to our day-to-day security

It’s only more recently that events have made mainstream the view that there are other areas of life which should be considered as being equally key to our day-to-day security

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Seamus Logan: Trade deals made by UK after Brexit are neglecting Scottish producers

Energy policy has been integral to the development of the EU from the get go, writes Alyn Smith

Energy policy has been integral to the development of the EU from the get go, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Evolving EU energy policy could open the door for Scotland

The EU is not a geographic, ethnic or religious club, it is a community of values, and if you’re a state who shares those values then you’re eligible to apply

The EU is not a geographic, ethnic or religious club, it is a community of values, and if you’re a state who shares those values then you’re eligible to apply

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Alyn Smith: EU expansion on agenda in Brussels, opportunities for Scotland are clear

Those who claim Muslims are 'alien' to Europe are historically illiterate, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

Those who claim Muslims are 'alien' to Europe are historically illiterate, writes the Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Anyone who tells you that Muslims are 'alien' to Europe is historically illiterate

Nigel Farage attends a boxing match at The O2, London

Nigel Farage attends a boxing match at The O2, London

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Nigel 'no mates' Farage finally loses the Brexiteers amid far-right rioting