Scotland’s Place in Europe, what now?
Ignored and sidelined: Scotland’s position on a differentiated solution “ The things we stand to lose though leaving the EU membership and the Single Market are all things that we …
Islands must be at the heart of the EU Cohesion Policy
To be an island should not be a problem but a pillar of development! This was the strong message delivered by CPMR President Vasco Cordeiro (and President of Azores Government) …
SG response to S.I.F. Brexit questions
SG responses to our questions “ The things we stand to lose though leaving the EU membership and the Single Market are all things that we value and we do …
S.I.F. Briefing: Scottish islands and the impact of Brexit
Scottish Islands and the impact of Brexit A briefing paper by the Scottish Islands Federation On 18 January 2017, Camille Dressler S.I.F. chair met with members of the Scotland’s Place …
Scotland’s place in Europe: differentiation is the name of the game
Scotland’s place in Europe: Differentiation is the key issue, says Scottish Government Scotland needs to protect its access to the Single Market The Scottish Government is making the case for …
How will Brexit impact Britain’s waste management practices?
Brexit: a bad choice is no excuse for not moving towards zero waste Joan Marc Simon of Zero Waste Europe says that it doesn’t have to mean the end of …
Post Brexit Island access to single market?
“Single Market must work for the islands “said Conservative MEP Ian Duncan last August. Last year (30.09.15), Dr Ian Duncan, Conservative MEP for Scotland, and chair of the ECR, welcomed small businessmen …
Overcoming Barriers to Economic Development – A Remote Island Perspective
Overcoming Barriers to Economic Development – A Remote Island Perspective A seminar organised by the Committee of Regions and Shetland Island Council 9 September 2016, …
BREXIT result: some of the reactions around Scotland
Alyn Smith, MEP: do not let Scotland down! SNP MEP Alyn Smith addressed the European Parliament making clear Scotland’s desire to continue our membership of the EU – and received …
EU laws and the environment
Friends of the Earth Scotland believes that for the sake of our environment, we should remain part of the EU. Membership of the EU has transformed the UK’s environmental laws …