Ex-Eurocrat. Back in 🏴 Once enjoyed Freedom of Movement to live, work, study in 🇫🇷🇮🇹🇪🇸🇧🇪🇮🇪🇲🇹Ex-EC Rep 🏴
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31 Jan 2024
4 years ago, the UK government left the #EU. 4 years later on 31.01. 2024 after almost 31 years, I am retiring @EU_Commission . My sadness is the opportunity I had is no longer available to #Scots or to other #UK citizens. To work together as an EU team to strive for a better EU.
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📣📣Attitudes Towards Europe - short survey
We are keen to understand people’s attitudes towards Europe
Has #Brexit affected you?
Do you think the UK-EU relationship should be re-negotiated?
Survey link👇
forms.gle/MQ9WVdGvkcntqF8W9
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For millions of children living in areas affected by conflict and violence, childhood is disrupted by fear, loss, and suffering.
On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we reiterate that minors deserve protection, safety, and access to the care and support they need to recover, grow, and build a better future.
ALT For millions of children living in areas affected by conflict and violence, childhood is disrupted by fear, loss, and suffering. On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we reiterate that minors deserve protection, safety, and access to the care and support they need to recover, grow, and build a better future.
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Today, we sanctioned extremist settlers in the West Bank for their violations of human rights. They undermine the two-state solution, a prospect that is increasingly under threat.
We defend international law.
We act for peace.
We support the two-state solution.
Read more: link.europa.eu/XfVmYW
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📣📣Some good news
#Brexit rules on food exports to be scrapped, government confirms
Agreement affecting meat, plants and packaging promises to end paperwork ‘hell’ and border delays from 2027
theguardian.com/politics/202…
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The final chapter of #EuropeMonth2026 is unfolding across the UK!
In the coming weeks, highlights include the European Poetry Festival in London, the Liverpool European Festival & the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra’s Europe Month concert featuring Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.
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Yes, undoubtedly. We are European. Our peace and security are reliant on being part of the European community of nations - particularly now the US cannot be relied on as a NATO partner. Economically, rejoining makes perfect sense, since Brexit, GDP has been reduced by 4% etc 👇👇
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We’re hiring!
The Cockburn Association is seeking a Membership & Engagement Manager to help champion Edinburgh’s heritage and connect with our community.
Find out more & apply 👇
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🇬🇧🇪🇺 As the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum approaches, join leading experts for a timely discussion on the impact of Brexit and the future of UK–EU relations.
📅 Mon 08/06
🕔 5-7 pm
📍 Institut français d'Écosse
🎟 Free registration: eventbrite.com/e/brexit-at-1…
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May 9
Europe is lit up in blue and yellow 💙💛
On Europe Day, May 9, the Allianz Arena will be illuminated in the colors of the European Union from 8:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. – as a symbol of unity, peace, and our shared values in Europe.
Tune in and experience the special lighting live via our webcam. 🌍✨
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Europe Day 🇪🇺 Lá na hEorpa 🇮🇪
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May 5
Today marks 77 years of the Council of Europe 🎉
Since 1949, it has united 46 countries around human rights, democracy and the rule of law, creating a common legal space for 700 million people.
77 years of human rights in practice.
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Attention journalists!
Submissions are now open for this year’s edition of the Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism.
Every year, Parliament recognises outstanding journalism that promotes or defends core EU values.
Learn more: link.europa.eu/RMJJ7q
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Schuman traineeship applications are now open!
In October 2026, for the first time, a limited number of positions for non-graduates are included. But hurry, applications close on 31 May.
Full details here: europarl.europa.eu/at-your-s…
ALT Graphic promoting traineeships at the European Parliament. A blue background features a large ID badge with a smiling young person with pink hair. The badge reads “Trainees” and includes placeholder text for name and dates (10/2026–02/2027). Bold yellow and blue text says “We are looking for,” with additional text inviting viewers to apply to be the next trainee at the European Parliament.
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What have renewables ever done for us?
Well, EU electricity prices are 24% lower than they would be had we not embarked on the clean energy transition. 24% savings on top of co-benefits for the planet, for our health and for nature. Win-win-win-win.
euobserver.com/212892/wind-a…
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The laws of war are clear:
Hospitals, ambulances, patients, and healthcare staff are never targets.
Even wars have limits.
ALT Every doctor or nurse threatened. Every working hospital bombed. Every ambulance targeted. Every time health care is attacked, millions of people suffer.
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Apr 20
Fantastic news: Erasmus will bring young people from the UK and EU together again 🇪🇺🇬🇧I studied in Edinburgh – and it changed everything ❤️💙 Why? Several years ago, I wrote it down. ⬇️
22 Jan 2021
After sending the letter about Erasmus for Scotland and Wales, so many memories of my time in Edinburgh have come back to my mind.
I thought I could share some of them to explain why I am so passionate about the Erasmus debate.
Why this programme actually matters so much to me.
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Apr 27
Amid continued vandalism, thefts and arson, Israeli settlers demolished an EU-funded school in the West Bank.
Over 40 children lost their right to education. Their community was forced to flee, fearing for their lives.
The EU demands accountability and respect for IHL.
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Apr 23
🔴 Gibraltar’s chief minister: Britain should rejoin EU
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…
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Apr 23
This alone is more money than the US ever spent in Ukraine
Apr 23
Deadlock over. The EU just cleared the way for the €90-billion-loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package.
Russia’s war economy is under growing strain, while Ukraine is getting a major boost.
We will provide Ukraine what it needs to hold its ground, until Putin understands his war leads nowhere.
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Ukraine will finally start receiving a €90 billion ($106 billion) loan from the European Union after Hungary lifted its veto bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
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