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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'

Kaukab Stewart was speaking at the Our European Future conference organised by Young Scots for Independence

Kaukab Stewart was speaking at the Our European Future conference organised by Young Scots for Independence

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Scotland will take place within European family as soon as possible, minister says

The YSI conference won't get us back in the EU, but it's a start, writes Koepplinger

The YSI conference won't get us back in the EU, but it's a start, writes Koepplinger

The YSI conference won’t get us back in the EU, but it is part of the process

The YSI's national convenor looks back on the history of the group

The YSI's national convenor looks back on the history of the group

The Young Scots for Independence is building on a long tradition

This weekend is a shining example of the belief that Scotland has in the European Union, writes Kelly Given

This weekend is a shining example of the belief that Scotland has in the European Union, writes Kelly Given

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Kelly Given: Let’s show Europe that we reject ugly politics of Brexit

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

Inside the EU we were a constructive voice working alongside our fellow Europeans, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: This weekend's conference shows need for European solidarity

Olaf Stando, international officer at Young Scots for Independence, reflects on the importance of organising an international convention

Olaf Stando, international officer at Young Scots for Independence, reflects on the importance of organising an international convention

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Olaf Stando: Youth conference will put Scotland's future into our own hands

By continuing to engage, learn and grow together with our friends in Europe, we can ensure a brighter, more connected future, writes Samake-Roman

By continuing to engage, learn and grow together with our friends in Europe, we can ensure a brighter, more connected future, writes Samake-Roman

Assa Samake-Roman: It's never been more important for Scotland to engage with Europe

The tale of two parliaments for Scotland has never been starker, writes Angus Robertson

The tale of two parliaments for Scotland has never been starker, writes Angus Robertson

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Angus Robertson: The tale of two parliaments for Scotland has never been starker

It's time the West stopped ignoring those wake-up calls to the threat Russia poses, writes David Pratt

It's time the West stopped ignoring those wake-up calls to the threat Russia poses, writes David Pratt

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David Pratt: We must support Ukraine and Georgia’s desire for European independence

The YSI are holding a conference in Stirling to discuss Scotland's path back to independence and a way back to EU membership

The YSI are holding a conference in Stirling to discuss Scotland's path back to independence and a way back to EU membership

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Everything you need to know about this week’s YSI’s international conference

Olaf Stando has said Young Scots for Independence has a duty to 'talk louder' about Europe

Olaf Stando has said Young Scots for Independence has a duty to 'talk louder' about Europe

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Major European conference to reach out to parties 'abandoned' by Labour

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah was banned from travelling in the Schengen Area

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah was banned from travelling in the Schengen Area

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Glasgow University rector who worked in Gaza has EU travel ban lifted

Georgia's EU dream is a reflection of Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

Georgia's EU dream is a reflection of Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Georgia’s EU dream is a reflection of our own

The full line-up of speakers at the Young Scots for Independence international conference has been announced

The full line-up of speakers at the Young Scots for Independence international conference has been announced

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Young Scots for Independence confirms full line-up of speakers for Europe conference

Domenec Ruiz Devesa appeared on The National's Our Friends in Europe podcast with columnist Assa Samake-Roman

Domenec Ruiz Devesa appeared on The National's Our Friends in Europe podcast with columnist Assa Samake-Roman

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Scotland should 'not delay' rejoining EU after independence, Spanish MEP says

SNP MP Alyn Smith urged the Tories and Labour to reconsider proposals for a youth mobility scheme in the EU

SNP MP Alyn Smith urged the Tories and Labour to reconsider proposals for a youth mobility scheme in the EU

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SNP MP urges Tories and Labour to reconsider EU youth mobility scheme

A meeting staff member checks tickets prior to the meeting of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party's President and RN leading candidate for the European union (EU) parliamentary elections Jordan Bardella

A meeting staff member checks tickets prior to the meeting of French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party's President and RN leading candidate for the European union (EU) parliamentary elections Jordan Bardella

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Assa Samake-Roman: The EU paradox - people love it but they won’t turn out to vote

It has been 25 years since the re-establishment of the Scottish Parliament on May 12, 1999

It has been 25 years since the re-establishment of the Scottish Parliament on May 12, 1999

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Alyn Smith: Major milestones remind us of our European goal

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah a British-Palestinian medic

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah a British-Palestinian medic

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Palestinian rector of Glasgow University denied entry into France

Philip Rycroft spoke at an event organised by the European Movement in Scotland

Philip Rycroft spoke at an event organised by the European Movement in Scotland

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Leaving EU has made Scottish independence more likely, ex-Brexit chief says

TOPSHOT - Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

TOPSHOT - Protesters wave Georgian national and European flags during a demonstration outside the parliament building as they protest against a draft bill on

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David Pratt: Is Georgia sliding under Kremlin control?

Keir Starmer's Labour Party have insisted they will try to seek a better Brexit deal

Keir Starmer's Labour Party have insisted they will try to seek a better Brexit deal

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'Simply wrong': Labour reject EU offer of 'free movement for under-30s'

Medicines used to treat ADHD, diabetes and epilepsy are among the biggest shortages in the UK

Medicines used to treat ADHD, diabetes and epilepsy are among the biggest shortages in the UK

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Medicine shortages across UK made worse by Brexit, new report finds

Keir Starmer has denied Labour wants to bring the UK into a key EU body

Keir Starmer has denied Labour wants to bring the UK into a key EU body

Labour deny plan for 'absurd' scheme for UK to regain access to key EU body

Musicians outside the Scottish Parliament during the

Musicians outside the Scottish Parliament during the

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Scottish pro-EU campaigners host 'busk against Brexit' event

Humza Yousaf and Pedro Serrano at Bute House

Humza Yousaf and Pedro Serrano at Bute House

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First Minister meets with EU ambassador at Bute House in Edinburgh