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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'

Demonstrators in an anti-fascist rally in Paris following far-right parties' significant gains in European Parliament elections

Demonstrators in an anti-fascist rally in Paris following far-right parties' significant gains in European Parliament elections

General Election

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Spectre of fascism is looming over Europe again. The UK must be wary

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

Stephen Gethins has insisted Brexit will be 'massive' in the next Parliament and Keir Starmer will not be able to ignore it

Stephen Gethins has insisted Brexit will be 'massive' in the next Parliament and Keir Starmer will not be able to ignore it

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Labour and media can't keep avoiding Brexit after General Election, expert says

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

Labour leader Keir Starmer's manifesto suggested it would 'restore' powers over structural funding to Holyrood

Labour leader Keir Starmer's manifesto suggested it would 'restore' powers over structural funding to Holyrood

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Labour's Scotland Office 'to continue Tories' centralisation of power post-Brexit'

First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's manifesto at a campaign event in Edinburgh

First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's manifesto at a campaign event in Edinburgh

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: SNP's manifesto is the only one talking about Brext self-harm

People watch a wildfire in Mandra, west of Athens, in 2023

People watch a wildfire in Mandra, west of Athens, in 2023

Wildfire on fringes of Greek capital triggers evacuation alerts

The first page of the SNP's 2024 General Election manifesto

The first page of the SNP's 2024 General Election manifesto

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Everything the SNP manifesto says about Scottish independence

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

Scottish Labour MSP and leader Anas Sarwar appearing on a BBC Scotland debate

Scottish Labour MSP and leader Anas Sarwar appearing on a BBC Scotland debate

Scottish Labour

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Anas Sarwar walks back Labour pledge to devolve control of levelling up funds

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

Boris Johnson may be gone but Brexit continues to harm Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

Boris Johnson may be gone but Brexit continues to harm Scotland, writes Alyn Smith

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Alyn Smith: Culture of silence on Brexit will harm both Tories and Labour

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

Scottish Labour depute leader Jackie Baillie and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes clashed at FMQs

Scottish Labour depute leader Jackie Baillie and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes clashed at FMQs

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'Hypocrisy': Kate Forbes and Jackie Baillie in fiery FMQs clash over EU funding

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

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally called an election but his campaign has not been going well

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak finally called an election but his campaign has not been going well

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Karen Adam: This General Election can be summed up in 'ABC'

Despite Brexit the European Elections may still have an impact on the UK, writes Alex Orr

Despite Brexit the European Elections may still have an impact on the UK, writes Alex Orr

Alex Orr: A step to the right for the European Parliament will impact us all

The crowd were silent for the remaining questions after Swinney interjected

The crowd were silent for the remaining questions after Swinney interjected

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John Swinney tells crowd not to boo BBC journalist at SNP campaign launch

Anas Sarwar talks about promoting international links, but his party ignores the impact of the UK leaving the EU

Anas Sarwar talks about promoting international links, but his party ignores the impact of the UK leaving the EU

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Post-Brexit, Scotland’s ‘window onto the world’ is half-closed

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

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar has claimed the Scotland Office will be better run under his party

Scottish Labour group leader Anas Sarwar has claimed the Scotland Office will be better run under his party

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Row as Labour pledge to use Scotland Office to boost exports hit by Brexit

LibDem candidate Angus MacDonald donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Conservatives

LibDem candidate Angus MacDonald donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Conservatives

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Scottish LibDem candidate donated £25,000 to Boris Johnson's Tories

HMRC estimates that customs declarations could cost UK businesses £7.5 billion every year

HMRC estimates that customs declarations could cost UK businesses £7.5 billion every year

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Brexit doing 'untold damage' to Scotland's economy, new report shows

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

There's just four weeks to go until Scotland begins its campaign against hosts Germany

There's just four weeks to go until Scotland begins its campaign against hosts Germany

Tartan Army warned over post-Brexit passport rule for Euros

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

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

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

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

Scotland ended up out of the EU despite the claims of Better Together

Scotland ended up out of the EU despite the claims of Better Together

Germans were staggered to hear of threats used against us in 2014

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

Catalan independence

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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

Stando argues Brexit is a key reason for the cost of living crisis we’re all going through and what Scotland should do next

Stando argues Brexit is a key reason for the cost of living crisis we’re all going through and what Scotland should do next

Olaf Stando: Why I'm organising a conference on Scotland's European future

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

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