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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen

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Alyn Smith: The EU is open for business - if only Scotland could take advantage

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic speaks during a press conference after a General Affairs Council with the Portuguese European Affairs Secretary

European Commission vice-president Maros Sefcovic speaks during a press conference after a General Affairs Council with the Portuguese European Affairs Secretary

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Alyn Smith: Leaving the EU didn't stop the world turning – we must pay attention

Clockwise from top right: the leaders of Moldova, Finland, and Denmark arrive at the EPC summit, and Keir Starmer greets Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas

Clockwise from top right: the leaders of Moldova, Finland, and Denmark arrive at the EPC summit, and Keir Starmer greets Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas

Scottish independence

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'Why not Scotland?': Questions as UK hosts small European nations at key summit

The EU is only going to become more relevant for the independence movement over the rest of this decade, writes Alyn Smith

The EU is only going to become more relevant for the independence movement over the rest of this decade, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Decisions EU is making now will still impact Scotland

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Stormont Castle

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after meeting Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn, First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Stormont Castle

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Keir Starmer meets Sinn Fein First Minister as he looks for 'better Brexit deal'

Keir Starmer said there will be no return to the single market in his lifetime

Keir Starmer said there will be no return to the single market in his lifetime

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Keir Starmer, 61: 'No return to the single market in my lifetime'

Independence could lead to rejoining the EU, while the Union heads further to the right

Independence could lead to rejoining the EU, while the Union heads further to the right

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Independence is no risk compared to a UK moving further and further right

French President Emmanuel Macron will face a tough challenge from Marine Le Pen

French President Emmanuel Macron will face a tough challenge from Marine Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron

All you need to know about France’s snap election with Our Friends in Europe podcast

John Swinney said Brexit had exposed the 'myth' of a union of equals

John Swinney said Brexit had exposed the 'myth' of a union of equals

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Brexit exposed a 'Westminster knows best' union, says John Swinney

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (left) and Labour leader Keir Starmer

Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie (left) and Labour leader Keir Starmer

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'Critical': Labour must stick to pledge to devolve post-Brexit funds, Greens say

File photograph of a ballot box

File photograph of a ballot box

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Voting guide blasted over 'pro-Labour bias' amid bizarre recommendations

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen exits a voting booth

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen exits a voting booth

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David Pratt: Why France's election may be more worth watching than the UK's

Salmon Scotland state the red tape is costing the fish farmers an estimated £3 million every year since Brexit

Salmon Scotland state the red tape is costing the fish farmers an estimated £3 million every year since Brexit

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Scottish salmon industry calls on next UK Government to cut Brexit red tape

Ed Davey speaks at the launch of the LibDem manifesto in London today

Ed Davey speaks at the launch of the LibDem manifesto in London today

LibDems blasted over 'abandoning route back to EU' as party launches manifesto

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election

Emmanuel Macron has called a snap election

Emmanuel Macron

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Emmanuel Macron calls snap election as far-right gains rattle EU’s traditional powers

Getting back EU funds through being an independent country in Europe will help put rocket boosters on Scotlands economic recovery

Getting back EU funds through being an independent country in Europe will help put rocket boosters on Scotlands economic recovery

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Alyn Smith: There’s only one route back to full EU funding – choose indy

Saskia Bricmont, Marie Toussaint and David Cormand have all pledged to work to ensure any future application from Scotland is welcomed

Saskia Bricmont, Marie Toussaint and David Cormand have all pledged to work to ensure any future application from Scotland is welcomed

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MEPs pledge to support independent Scotland joining EU ahead of election

25 youth leaders from across Europe descended on Stirling this weekend

25 youth leaders from across Europe descended on Stirling this weekend

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'Scotland has right to have another indy referendum', EU youth activists say

Maylis Roßberg is one of the two lead candidates to head the EU Commission for the European Free Alliance

Maylis Roßberg is one of the two lead candidates to head the EU Commission for the European Free Alliance

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EU Commission President candidate: 'I absolutely want an independent Scotland'