Europe

Scholarship programme to repair links with Europe.    

Minister urges UK Government to continue social security support.

Streamlined system merges amber and green lists and retains red list.

Joint letter from devolved governments calls for additional safeguard.

Economy boosting step backed by move to clamp down on poor performers.

India also turns amber in latest update to international restrictions.

Changes take effect from 19 July following latest review.

Key destinations added following latest review.

Failure to extend EU Settlement Scheme deadline ‘unacceptable’.

£3 million research fund announced.

Change made following concerns over spread of Delta variant.

Concern that many have still to apply.

Site to be used for post-Brexit import inspections.

Reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Problems for Scottish companies ‘multiplying’ in first four weeks.

More destinations designated for enhanced quarantine.

Joint statement confirms work will continue to secure the benefits of programme.

Right First Time is a practical guide for public authorities in Scotland to decision-making and the law.

New public health requirements.

Analysis highlights benefits of re-joining EU.

Concern over alternative scheme.

Support available over the holiday period.

First Minister's open letter to EU Citizens.

Changes to public health requirements for close contacts and overseas arrivals.

Further updates to public health foreign travel rules.

Updated guidance for legal professionals on applicable law and on jurisdiction and recognition and enforcement of judgments in cross-EU border civil and commercial legal cases from 1 January 2021.

Updated guidance for legal professionals on cross-EU border family law (including divorce and child maintenance) from 1 January 2021.

Doubt over the future of Erasmus+ casts shadow over sector.

Further changes to public health travel rules.

Measures to help protect health services, the economy and communities.

Ministers call for commitment to make up lost EU funding to be honoured.

Further updates to public health travel rules.

Quarantine for travellers arriving from Germany and Sweden

Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos added to exempt list.

Travellers arriving from Italy, San Marino and Vatican City State must self-isolate from Sunday.

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

Quarantine required for Hungary and La Réunion travel, while Sweden added to exemption list.

Portugal and French Polynesia removed from exemption list.

Importation of new cases remains ‘significant’ public health risk.

Our response to the UK Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the shortage occupation list.

Quarantine measures for further countries.

Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.

Update to foreign travel public health requirements.

Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.

Constitution Secretary calls UK White Paper “disastrous for devolution”.

Significant increase in coronavirus cases in Spain sees decision overturned.

Public health measures lifted for more travellers.

Travellers arriving from mainland and islands exempt from quarantine requirements.

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.

Public health measure lifted for some overseas travellers arriving in Scotland.

Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill

SEA Pre-Screening Notification for the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment for the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill

Fairer Scotland Duty for the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill

Equality Impact Assessment for the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill

Data Protection Impact Assessment for the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill

Powers to ‘keep pace’ with EU law in devolved policy areas.

Minister tells UK Government that urgent support needed within days.

This paper sets out why it is vital, if we are to ensure the most rapid recovery possible from the COVID-19 crisis, that the UK Government immediately seeks an extension to the Brexit transition period (scheduled to finish on 31 December 2020) for two years.

Cabinet Secretary: “We cannot risk double hit of coronavirus and No Deal.”

Call to put all available resource towards tackling COVID-19.

Cabinet Secretary updates MSPs on EU talks.

UK Government not to negotiate ongoing participation in cultural programme.

EU talks plan sets “extraordinarily low bar.”

Efforts to be stepped up to protect further and higher education after Brexit.

Document setting out how Scotland sees the EU's priorities for the period ahead and explaining why these are of vital importance to Scotland and how Scotland can contribute to their delivery.

New document reveals continued partnership.

Paper highlights acute need for powers over immigration policy.

This independent report focuses on some of the potential social and equality impacts of Brexit.

Report finds 137 separate impacts.

New funding for legal support.

Consultation on the design of the 2021 to 2027 European territorial cooperation (Interreg) programmes.

First Minister addresses Norwegian business leaders

Consultation launched on the replacement for European Structural Funds.

Experts highlight risk of acute labour shortages without immigration.

Our assessment of the UK Government's proposed future relationship with the European Union, as outlined in the revised Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.

Inward migration the only driver of population growth.

Interactive map displays risks of leaving the EU for communities across Scotland.

This research identifies areas of Scotland that are expected to be most vulnerable to the consequences of Brexit, and what drives those risks to support local authorities and other organisations in understanding local risks around EU exit.

Home Office urged to remove five year rule for settled status.

Bill proposes to criminalise ticket touting for matches.

Overview of Scotland’s population needs and migration policy.

Scotland’s total goods exports rise by 14.5%. 

Concern that UK Government could consider international exchange programme for England only.

UK Government urged again to guarantee EU students can complete courses in Scotland.

New report brings together views on EU exit.

Views from stakeholders across Scotland on leaving the EU and our response.

Call for UK Government to accept responsibility after some EU citizens denied a vote

Information highlighting the impact of the EU in Scotland.

FM outlines path forward amid ‘broken status quo’. 

Stay in Scotland campaign – open letter from the First Minister of Scotland.

Our response to the UK Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the shortage occupation list.

Response to the UK Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on the shortage occupation list summarises skills shortages within health and social care sector in Scotland, and details the contribution of international workers.

Our latest understanding of what Brexit would mean for Scotland's further and higher education sectors, and what we as a responsible government are doing to mitigate these risks.

Scotland and Wales unite to voice dismay at UK Government’s approach.

Executive summary of debut report by the independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population about how the ending of free movement and future UK Immigration policy will affect Scotland's devolved responsibilities.

Debut report by independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population looks specifically at how the ending of free movement and future UK Immigration policy will affect Scotland's devolved responsibilities.

Illustration of the potential impact that a no-deal Brexit - leaving the EU on the 29th March 2019 without a transition period or agreement on any future trade deal and wider economic relationship - could have on the Scottish economy over the next 12-24 months.

Warning that ‘no deal’ will harm Scotland’s economy.

First Minister: UK Brexit deal is ‘self-defeating.’

This Brexit readiness assessment summarises the risks to business of a no-deal Brexit and captures the views of over 80 businesses and trade associations.

Scotland must have say in determining quota and effort limits.

Our assessment of the UK Government's proposed future relationship with the EU.

EU trade and agreements worth £16.4 billion to Scotland.

Scottish Parliament to have a vote.

Our latest analysis of the implications for Scotland’s science and research if the UK exits the European Union.

This paper sets out our position following the result of the EU Referendum.

Constitutional Relations Secretary: rural Scotland ‘hit hardest’.

Continued EU membership worth billions to the Scottish economy.

Expert group to explore Scotland’s migration needs.

Terms of departure still not agreed.

Constitutional Relations Secretary calls for end to 'Brexit brinkmanship'.

Stark figures show impact of Brexit on education workforce.

Letter to Home Secretary

External Affairs Secretary: “UK plans fall short and harm economy."

Provides estimated numbers and specific roles of EU staff in Scotland's social care workforce.

Contribution to Brexit White Paper.

Scottish and Welsh Ministers outline concerns over White Paper.

Public consultation launched.

Report setting out our position on the importance of maintaining a close relationship with the EU in relation to security, law enforcement and criminal justice.

New paper highlights challenges faced by Scottish law enforcement.

Minister says outcome shows contempt for democracy

First Minister urges House of Commons to amend EU Withdrawal Bill

Meeting with Chief EU Negotiator.

Call for child exemption from post-Brexit fees.

EU countries ‘want closer engagement with Scotland’.

The fund helped to ensure that a range of voices could be heard to inform the Scottish Government’s position in relation to EU exit.

Response to publication of UK Government amendments.

Parliament vote to protect devolution.

First Ministers of Scotland and Wales outline risks to devolution.

“No safeguards” to protect devolution.

Russell: ‘clock ticking on Scotland's future’.

Farming at risk.

Hyslop: £2bn annual exports at risk due to Brexit.

EU migrant workforce is ‘essential’.

FM: urgent discussion needed on EU negotiation objectives.

Impact on jobs and living standards should be known.

Call for UK Government to respect devolution.

Representing Scotland in Brussels.

Jobs and living standards must come first.

This paper presents the latest analysis by the Scottish Government of the implications for Scotland’s economy if the UK exits the European Union.

Summary of Scotland’s place in Europe: people, jobs and investment, which presents implications for Scotland’s economy if the UK exits the European Union.

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, launches Scotland's Place in Europe: People, Jobs and Investment.

EU Withdrawal Bill incompatible with devolution.

Information on the Scottish Government's position on EU citizens' rights with links to further information and advice for those affected by Brexit.

First Minister to address UN Climate Change Conference in Germany.

Clarity needed on withdrawal from EU.

EU workers’ positive contribution to economy.

"We will not sign a blank cheque."

Devolved administrations should see economic impact reports.  

Europol chief highlights importance of Scottish policing to Europe.

Projections show impact of EU migration fall.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

The Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe addresses Europa Institute on Scotland's place in Europe.

Importance of continued access to EU market shown.

47% of exports are to EU.

Ewing: vital we establish funding guarantee parameters.

First Minister to visit Dublin.

Brexit highlights need for deeper Nordic and Baltic cooperation.

Business leaders discuss effects of migration.

EU Withdrawal Bill talks continue.

Ewing: Future planning virtually impossible.

Scottish Government says devolution must be defended.  

First Minister outlines government backing to increase exports.

First Ministers of Wales and Scotland agree actions to counter serious risks to devolution.

Scottish and Welsh Ministers warn progress is being put at risk. 

EU fundamental to continued development of creative sector.

Scotland’s Place in Europe – correspondence with the UK Government

Minister for UK Negotiations for Scotland's Place in Europe, Michael Russell, delivers a speech to Scottish Parliament.

Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop's opening speech from debate on Scotland's Place in Europe.