Europe
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Scottish Government reacts to UK-EU deal
Fishing deal puts any benefits “at risk”.
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First Minister urges Prime Minister to drop EU red lines
Scotland’s interests cannot be an afterthought in negotiations.
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Closer energy and climate cooperation with the EU: position paper
Scottish Government priorities for re-building a closer relationship between the UK and EU on energy and climate after Brexit.
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Securing the future of an independent Ukraine
First Minister commits to international solidarity.
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Modelling impacts of free trade agreements on the Scottish economy: policy summary
This policy summary accompanies the analytical report: Modelling impacts of free trade agreements on the Scottish economy. It provides a non-technical narrative, situating key findings alongside the Scottish Government’s approach to trade and engagement with the UK Government on trade agreements.
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Modelling impacts of free trade agreements on the Scottish economy
This report explores the modelled impact of several free trade agreements on the Scottish economy, including the UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement. It considers the impact on the economy as a whole, as well as at a sectoral level, utilising Gravity modelling and Computable General Equilibrium.
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Brexit cost: higher energy bills and lower investment
Scottish Government calls for closer energy links with Europe.
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Scottish Graduate Visa proposed
First Minister outlines plans to help grow Scotland’s economy.
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Scotland's Vision for Trade: annual report - October 2024
Our third annual report on Scotland's Vision for Trade, outlining the range of specific actions that we have taken over the past year and our continued ambition to make trade-related decisions based on the principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance
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International competitiveness: overview
This paper considers Scotland’s competitiveness, with a particular focus on Scotland’s attractiveness for inward investment. It sets out measures and international comparisons of competitiveness and considers key drivers. It includes a focus on Scotland’s financial services sector.
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Bereavement abroad through homicide or culpable homicide - support: memorandum of understanding
Memorandum between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Police Service of Scotland, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Death Certification Review Service and Victim Support Scotland detailing the support to those who suffer a bereavement abroad.
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Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy - Gaelic Version
’S e amas na ro-innleachd taic a chur ri roinn cultair is chruthachail na h-Alba a bhith ceangailte aig ìre na cruinne gus an coilean i a h-amasan is comasan eadar-nàiseanta, is a bhith a’ cur ri math cultarail, sòisealta, eaconamach is àrainneachd na h-Alba tro a h-obair eadar-nàiseanta.
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Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy
This strategy aims to support Scotland's culture and creative sector to be globally connected with the means and opportunities to achieve its international ambitions and potential, and contribute to Scotland’s cultural, social, economic and environmental wellbeing through its international work.
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Inspiring Connections: Scotland's International Culture Strategy - EasyRead version
An EasyRead version of Inspiring Connections: Scotland’s International Culture Strategy.
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International Culture Strategy: Partial Business Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)
A partial Business Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) to support the development of an International Culture Strategy.
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International culture strategy: equality impact assessment
Findings from an equality impact assessment of our international culture strategy.
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Scotland’s place in the world
International engagement in an independent Scotland.
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Building a New Scotland: An independent Scotland's Place in the World
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's proposals for an independent Scotland's place in the world.
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Building a New Scotland - an independent Scotland's place in the world: easy read version
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's proposals for an independent Scotland's place in the world.
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Scotland's International Strategy
This strategy sets out our approach to international engagement and delivery to the end of the current parliamentary term.
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Taking a feminist approach to international relations: position paper
This position paper sets out the scope and guiding principles of our feminist approach to international relations.
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Retained EU Law Act: what it means
Sets out the risks that the Scottish Government believes are posed by the UK Government’s Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023.
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Call to UK Government to secure future of research funding programme
First Minister writes to Prime Minister on Horizon Europe.
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Scotland's Vision for Trade: annual report - June 2023
Our second annual report on Scotland's Vision for Trade, outlining the range of specific actions that we have taken over the past year and our continued ambition to make trade-related decisions based on the principles of inclusive growth, wellbeing, sustainability, net zero and good governance.
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Retained EU Law Bill “risk to devolution”
Scottish Parliament votes to withhold consent for amendments to Bill.
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European Commission Work Programme 2023: Scottish Government commentary
Paper outlining the key features of the European Commission’s 2023 Work Programme (CWP). A Union standing firm and united, and sets out the Scottish Government’s (SG) priorities under the CWP six headline ambitions - A European Green Deal, A Europe fit for the Digital Age, An Economy that Works.
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Supporting EU citizens to Stay in Scotland
Continued funding announced on Europe Day.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Call to re-join research funding programme
UK Government urged to secure Horizon Europe opportunity.
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Scottish Parliament refuses consent for Retained EU Law Bill
Constitution Secretary said Bill threatens vital laws.
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EU replacement funding 60% shortfall
Minister says Shared Prosperity Fund ‘fails communities’.
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Strengthening Scotland’s place in the world
International offices to help deliver on priorities at home.
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European research funding should be protected
Minister fears losing opportunities to find new markets.
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Retained EU Law Bill should be ‘withdrawn completely’
Alternative amendments proposed if legislation goes ahead.
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MSPs invited to withhold consent for Retained EU Law Bill
Ministers outline ongoing concerns in a letter to the UK Government.
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Protecting Scotland’s water
New rules to align with European Union standards.
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Rent freeze focus of Programme for Government
Ministers act to protect people in cost crisis.
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Scotland at Hannover Messe Expo
Energy businesses lead the way at global event.
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Further help for Ukraine
£65 million of funding for military aid.
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Safeguarding the food and drink sector
Chancellor urged to avoid trade war.
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Scotland's Global Affairs Framework
The Global Affairs Framework sets out the values and principles underpinning the Scottish Government’s international work and the basis on which the Scottish Government will prioritise its international activity.
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Conference on the Future of Europe: submission
Scottish Government written submission for the Conference on the Future of Europe, on a range of issues where EU leadership is important and where Scotland can contribute to Europe’s future success and prosperity.
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Urgent action needed to tackle cost of living
Finance Secretary writes to Treasury ahead of Spring Statement.
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Economic Crime Bill
Greater powers to fight corruption.
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Stop trading with Russia
Businesses urged to show solidarity to Ukraine.
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Call for clarity on EU replacement funds
No detail on essential funding for Scotland.
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International travel restrictions eased
Most people will not need to take a test.
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Help for EU citizens to prove immigration status online
Updated Scottish Government resources to aid applications.
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Easing of restrictions on international travellers
Removal of pre-departure test requirement.
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Physical proof of status should be offered to EU citizens
Devolved governments call for additional safeguard.
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Pre-departure test requirement for travel
Nigeria also added to red list to control omicron spread.
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Supporting EU students
Scholarship programme to repair links with Europe.
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Security needed for EU Citizens
Minister urges UK Government to continue social security support.
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International travel restrictions to be relaxed and simplified
Streamlined system merges amber and green lists and retains red list.
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Physical proof of status should be offered to EU citizens
Joint letter from devolved governments calls for additional safeguard.
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International travellers to Scotland will be able to use private sector COVID tests
Economy boosting step backed by move to clamp down on poor performers.
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Travel restriction on France lifted
India also turns amber in latest update to international restrictions.
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Balearic Islands removed from travel green list
Changes take effect from 19 July following latest review.
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Expanded travel green list for Scotland
Key destinations added following latest review.
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‘Scotland is a better country because you are here’ - FM
Failure to extend EU Settlement Scheme deadline ‘unacceptable’.
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Strengthening links with Europe
£3 million research fund announced.
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Portugal placed on amber travel list
Change made following concerns over spread of Delta variant.
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More than 240,000 EU citizens able to Stay in Scotland
Concern that many have still to apply.
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New border control post at Cairnryan
Site to be used for post-Brexit import inspections.
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Quarantine hotels
Reducing the spread of COVID-19.
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Scotland’s ‘Brexit disaster’
Problems for Scottish companies ‘multiplying’ in first four weeks.
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Foreign travel health rules updated
More destinations designated for enhanced quarantine.
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Erasmus+ exchange programme
Joint statement confirms work will continue to secure the benefits of programme.
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Pre-departure coronavirus testing
New public health requirements.
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Stark impact of Brexit
Analysis highlights benefits of re-joining EU.
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Erasmus loss ‘a huge blow’
Concern over alternative scheme.
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Businesses urged to check Brexit advice
Support available over the holiday period.
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Stay in Scotland
First Minister's open letter to EU Citizens.
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Reduction in self-isolation
Changes to public health requirements for close contacts and overseas arrivals.
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Canary Islands designated for public health quarantine
Further updates to public health foreign travel rules.
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EU funding threat for Scottish youth work
Doubt over the future of Erasmus+ casts shadow over sector.
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Quarantine rules reinstated for two countries
Further changes to public health travel rules.
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Vital support to offset Brexit damage
Measures to help protect health services, the economy and communities.
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“UK Government must respect devolution” – Wales & Scotland
Ministers call for commitment to make up lost EU funding to be honoured.
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More destinations re-designated for quarantine
Further updates to public health travel rules.
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Foreign travel health rules extended
Quarantine for travellers arriving from Germany and Sweden
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Quarantine measures for travellers from Liechtenstein
Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos added to exempt list.
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Quarantine measures reinstated for further destinations
Travellers arriving from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State must self-isolate from Sunday.
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Further quarantine measures introduced for travellers
Quarantine required for Hungary and La Réunion travel, while Sweden added to exemption list.
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Further quarantine measures introduced for travellers
Portugal and French Polynesia removed from exemption list.
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Quarantine measures introduced for travellers from Greece
Importation of new cases remains ‘significant’ public health risk.
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Foreign travel health rules extended
Quarantine measures for further countries.
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Travellers from France and the Netherlands to face quarantine rules
Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.
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Quarantine rules change for five countries
Update to foreign travel public health requirements.
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Quarantine rules imposed on travellers from Luxembourg
Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.
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Parliament briefed on risks from a UK Internal Market
Constitution Secretary calls UK White Paper “disastrous for devolution”.
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Travellers from Spain to face quarantine rules
Significant increase in coronavirus cases in Spain sees decision overturned.
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Quarantine rules lifted for five countries
Public health measures lifted for more travellers.
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Quarantine rules lifted for Spain
Travellers arriving from mainland and islands exempt from quarantine requirements.
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European Territorial Cooperation Programmes 2021-2027: consultation report
This report summarises the responses that the Scottish Government received to its consultation on European Territorial Cooperation Programmes for the period 2021-2027. The results of this consultation show that there is an overwhelming appetite from public sector organisations in Scotland for continued participation.
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Quarantine rule ends for travellers arriving from lower risk countries and territories
Public health measure lifted for some overseas travellers arriving in Scotland.
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Parliament asked to back European Union Continuity Bill
Powers to ‘keep pace’ with EU law in devolved policy areas.
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Scottish research facing twin threats of COVID and Brexit
Minister tells UK Government that urgent support needed within days.
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Extend Brexit transition during COVID-19 crisis
Cabinet Secretary: “We cannot risk double hit of coronavirus and No Deal.”
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Planning for Brexit
Call to put all available resource towards tackling COVID-19.
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Scotland’s voice must be heard
Cabinet Secretary updates MSPs on EU talks.
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Response to decision to end participation in Creative Europe
UK Government not to negotiate ongoing participation in cultural programme.
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UK mandate will hit Scotland’s economy
EU talks plan sets “extraordinarily low bar.”
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Minister meets Erasmus+ exchange students in Aberdeen
Efforts to be stepped up to protect further and higher education after Brexit.
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Scotland's commitment to the EU
New document reveals continued partnership.
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Plan for Scottish Visa
Paper highlights acute need for powers over immigration policy.
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Most vulnerable at risk from Brexit
Report finds 137 separate impacts.
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EU citizens vital to Scotland
New funding for legal support.
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Scotland and Norway “natural partners”
First Minister addresses Norwegian business leaders
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EU funding
Consultation launched on the replacement for European Structural Funds.
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Migration vital to Scotland’s future workforce
Experts highlight risk of acute labour shortages without immigration.
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Scotland’s population projections
Inward migration the only driver of population growth.
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Rural and island areas among most vulnerable to impact of Brexit
Interactive map displays risks of leaving the EU for communities across Scotland.
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Right to stay for EU citizens
Home Office urged to remove five year rule for settled status.
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UEFA European Championship Bill
Bill proposes to criminalise ticket touting for matches.
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Europe buys 50% of Scottish goods
Scotland’s total goods exports rise by 14.5%.
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Doubts over Erasmus+ after EU exit
Concern that UK Government could consider international exchange programme for England only.
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Universities hit by Brexit
UK Government urged again to guarantee EU students can complete courses in Scotland.
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Brexit: Unheard Voices
New report brings together views on EU exit.
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Response to European election voting failures
Call for UK Government to accept responsibility after some EU citizens denied a vote
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Scotland’s Future
FM outlines path forward amid ‘broken status quo’.
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Joint EU Exit Debate
Scotland and Wales unite to voice dismay at UK Government’s approach.
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Brexit threat to jobs
Warning that ‘no deal’ will harm Scotland’s economy.
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Calls for EU nationals to stay in Scotland
First Minister: UK Brexit deal is ‘self-defeating.’
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Fisheries Bill
Scotland must have say in determining quota and effort limits.
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Brexit deal uncertainty
EU trade and agreements worth £16.4 billion to Scotland.
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Brexit deal
Scottish Parliament to have a vote.
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‘No deal’ could raise electricity bills
Constitutional Relations Secretary: rural Scotland ‘hit hardest’.
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Single market ‘essential’
Continued EU membership worth billions to the Scottish economy.
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Advice service for EU citizens
Expert group to explore Scotland’s migration needs.
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Six months until Brexit
Terms of departure still not agreed.
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‘No deal’ could see flights grounded
Constitutional Relations Secretary calls for end to 'Brexit brinkmanship'.
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Call to devolve migration
Stark figures show impact of Brexit on education workforce.
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EU settlement scheme
Letter to Home Secretary
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Brexit White Paper
External Affairs Secretary: “UK plans fall short and harm economy."
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Scottish position on EU relationship
Contribution to Brexit White Paper.
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EU negotiations
Scottish and Welsh Ministers outline concerns over White Paper.
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Stability, certainty and simplicity in rural support
Public consultation launched.
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Brexit impact on cross-border crime co-operation
New paper highlights challenges faced by Scottish law enforcement.
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Withdrawal Bill decision "dark day for devolution" – Russell
Minister says outcome shows contempt for democracy
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An "unprecedented constitutional position" - FM
First Minister urges House of Commons to amend EU Withdrawal Bill
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First Minister in Brussels
Meeting with Chief EU Negotiator.
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Support for EU citizens after Brexit
Call for child exemption from post-Brexit fees.
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Not the final Europe Day
EU countries ‘want closer engagement with Scotland’.
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Withdrawal Bill amendments 'undermine devolution', says Minister
Response to publication of UK Government amendments.
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Continuity Bill passed
Parliament vote to protect devolution.
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Letter to Lords over Brexit Bill
First Ministers of Scotland and Wales outline risks to devolution.
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EU Withdrawal Bill amendments
“No safeguards” to protect devolution.
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Brexit talks update
Russell: ‘clock ticking on Scotland's future’.
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Post-Brexit trade scenarios
Farming at risk.
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Dutch connections
Hyslop: £2bn annual exports at risk due to Brexit.
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Brexit and rural Scotland
EU migrant workforce is ‘essential’.
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Call for more engagement on Brexit
FM: urgent discussion needed on EU negotiation objectives.
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Call for Brexit analysis to be made public
Impact on jobs and living standards should be known.
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Protecting Scotland's interests
Call for UK Government to respect devolution.
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Building future relations with Europe
Representing Scotland in Brussels.
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Analysis shows Single Market essential for Scotland
Jobs and living standards must come first.
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Scottish EU Bill likely to be introduced in February
EU Withdrawal Bill incompatible with devolution.
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Leading the way on climate change
First Minister to address UN Climate Change Conference in Germany.
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Brexit negotiations
Clarity needed on withdrawal from EU.
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Benefits of migration
EU workers’ positive contribution to economy.
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Brexit talks
"We will not sign a blank cheque."
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Brexit analysis must be shared
Devolved administrations should see economic impact reports.
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Cross-border policing
Europol chief highlights importance of Scottish policing to Europe.
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Population figures
Projections show impact of EU migration fall.
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Scotland's population is projected to increase and age
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Food and drink exports hit half-year high
Importance of continued access to EU market shown.
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Regional trade statistics
47% of exports are to EU.
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EU funding guarantee
Ewing: vital we establish funding guarantee parameters.
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Strengthening links with Ireland
First Minister to visit Dublin.
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Northern neighbours
Brexit highlights need for deeper Nordic and Baltic cooperation.
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Free movement of people vital to economy
Business leaders discuss effects of migration.
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Devolution must be protected
EU Withdrawal Bill talks continue.
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Future CAP support
Ewing: Future planning virtually impossible.
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EU Withdrawal Bill
Scottish Government says devolution must be defended.
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Support for Scottish businesses abroad
First Minister outlines government backing to increase exports.
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Amendments to UK Brexit Bill will be proposed
First Ministers of Wales and Scotland agree actions to counter serious risks to devolution.
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Brexit threatens environmental ambition
Scottish and Welsh Ministers warn progress is being put at risk.
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Threat to European cultural collaboration
EU fundamental to continued development of creative sector.