Edinburgh 4 Europe
@edinburgh4eu.bsky.social
We believe Scotland's interests & values are best served by EU membership, no matter the constitutional status. edinburgh4europe@gmail.com #UnitedInDiversity
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Compare & contrast. This is Trump’s demand for Greenland. And this is Hitler’s for the Sudetenland.
There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
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There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
1/
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Compare & contrast. This is Trump’s demand for Greenland. And this is Hitler’s for the Sudetenland.
There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
1/
There is no difference. The language. The unstoppable need to dominate. The megalomania. It’s the same.
And Keir Starmer’s response is appeasement. We are in that moment.
1/
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Europe is working on a package to support Arctic security.
And at the heart of this will be the fundamental principle:
it is for sovereign people to decide their own future.
And at the heart of this will be the fundamental principle:
it is for sovereign people to decide their own future.
January 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Europe is working on a package to support Arctic security.
And at the heart of this will be the fundamental principle:
it is for sovereign people to decide their own future.
And at the heart of this will be the fundamental principle:
it is for sovereign people to decide their own future.
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These words come from Mike Johnson, US House Speaker, who addressed UK Parliament this morning. However, if they are to have any meaningful impact, Trump's action must align with his speaker's words.
January 20, 2026 at 12:07 PM
These words come from Mike Johnson, US House Speaker, who addressed UK Parliament this morning. However, if they are to have any meaningful impact, Trump's action must align with his speaker's words.
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Dan O’Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, says it cleanly. Britain is weaker outside the EU, and Europe is weaker without Britain, and Brexit has handed advantage to the bullies who see allies as leverage.
January 20, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Dan O’Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, says it cleanly. Britain is weaker outside the EU, and Europe is weaker without Britain, and Brexit has handed advantage to the bullies who see allies as leverage.
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🎥 2026 New Year’s message from the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Mattias Guyomar.
Watch the video ⬇️
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🎥 Vœux 2026 du Président de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, Mattias Guyomar.
Regardez la vidéo ⬇️
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🎥 Vœux 2026 du Président de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, Mattias Guyomar.
Regardez la vidéo ⬇️
January 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
🎥 2026 New Year’s message from the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Mattias Guyomar.
Watch the video ⬇️
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🎥 Vœux 2026 du Président de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, Mattias Guyomar.
Regardez la vidéo ⬇️
Watch the video ⬇️
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🎥 Vœux 2026 du Président de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, Mattias Guyomar.
Regardez la vidéo ⬇️
Should be a good #RejoinEU debate in #Glasgow this Friday evening, and perhaps who better to lead the arguments in favour than former #Scotland MEP @alynsmith.bsky.social who, at the sad moment of our leaving, asked our fellow Europeans to #LeaveALightOn for us to help find our way home again? 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺
Welcome to the Big Debate on EU! No sign-up required - just come along! 7pm 16 Jan -26,
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
January 14, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Should be a good #RejoinEU debate in #Glasgow this Friday evening, and perhaps who better to lead the arguments in favour than former #Scotland MEP @alynsmith.bsky.social who, at the sad moment of our leaving, asked our fellow Europeans to #LeaveALightOn for us to help find our way home again? 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺
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A Deltapoll survey for The Mirror found that 86% of 18-24 year olds want to rejoin the EU. It is time for the Government to listen; young people are the future.
January 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A Deltapoll survey for The Mirror found that 86% of 18-24 year olds want to rejoin the EU. It is time for the Government to listen; young people are the future.
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Should be good #RejoinEU debate in #Glasgow this coming Friday evening; perhaps who better to lead the arguments in favour than former #Scotland MEP @alynsmith.bsky.social who, at the sad moment of our leaving, asked our fellow Europeans to #LeaveALightOn for us to help find our way back again? 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺
Welcome to the Big Debate on EU! No sign-up required - just come along! 7pm 16 Jan -26,
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
January 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Should be good #RejoinEU debate in #Glasgow this coming Friday evening; perhaps who better to lead the arguments in favour than former #Scotland MEP @alynsmith.bsky.social who, at the sad moment of our leaving, asked our fellow Europeans to #LeaveALightOn for us to help find our way back again? 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Hope you can take the time today to listen to the #EuropeanAnthem and appreciate some of the 30 interpretations of #Beethoven #OdeToJoy available on the link 👇👇👇
🎼Happy birthday to the #EuropeanAnthem, adopted by the Council of Europe 54 years ago today!
Lauding shared values between nations, it became the EU anthem in 1985.
Click below to listen to the orchestra's rendition and more than 30 other versions ➡ www.coe.int/en/web/about...
Lauding shared values between nations, it became the EU anthem in 1985.
Click below to listen to the orchestra's rendition and more than 30 other versions ➡ www.coe.int/en/web/about...
January 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Hope you can take the time today to listen to the #EuropeanAnthem and appreciate some of the 30 interpretations of #Beethoven #OdeToJoy available on the link 👇👇👇
Should be good #RejoinEU debate in #Glasgow this coming Friday evening; perhaps who better to lead the arguments in favour than former #Scotland MEP @alynsmith.bsky.social who, at the sad moment of our leaving, asked our fellow Europeans to #LeaveALightOn for us to help find our way back again? 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺
Welcome to the Big Debate on EU! No sign-up required - just come along! 7pm 16 Jan -26,
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
January 11, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Should be good #RejoinEU debate in #Glasgow this coming Friday evening; perhaps who better to lead the arguments in favour than former #Scotland MEP @alynsmith.bsky.social who, at the sad moment of our leaving, asked our fellow Europeans to #LeaveALightOn for us to help find our way back again? 🏴🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Wasn't Brexit supposed to 'save our NHS'? 🤔
January 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Wasn't Brexit supposed to 'save our NHS'? 🤔
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Access to the custom union and single market would save small businesses across the UK, like Apparel Studio. If we want to undo the damage to our economy, we need to undo the actions that caused them.
January 10, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Access to the custom union and single market would save small businesses across the UK, like Apparel Studio. If we want to undo the damage to our economy, we need to undo the actions that caused them.
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Welcome to the Big Debate on EU! No sign-up required - just come along! 7pm 16 Jan -26,
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
January 9, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Welcome to the Big Debate on EU! No sign-up required - just come along! 7pm 16 Jan -26,
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
Glasgow University Student Union, 32 University Avenue, G12 8LX
Arranged by UoG debating society and European Movement Scotland.
#TheBigDebateEurope #EMiS #EuropeanMovementInt #EMUK
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This is sad news. The USA gave sanctuary from war, famine and oppression to millions of our ancestors. The American Constitution inspires greater democracy, freedom & opportunities for all in Europe. We hope our values based friendship will mean the US soon returns to advance the work of @coe.int
Venice Commission President: I regret to learn of the US President's decision to withdraw from the Commission. Since 2013, the US members have contributed to advancing democracy through law. Losing US membership would deprive us of a valued perspective and experience. (1)
Venice Commission President Marta Cartabia: The Commission remains open to resume working with the United States in support of shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. (2)
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
www.coe.int/en/web/venic...
January 9, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This is sad news. The USA gave sanctuary from war, famine and oppression to millions of our ancestors. The American Constitution inspires greater democracy, freedom & opportunities for all in Europe. We hope our values based friendship will mean the US soon returns to advance the work of @coe.int
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X UK revenues drop nearly 60% in a year as content concerns spook advertisers
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
X UK revenues drop nearly 60% in a year as content concerns spook advertisers
Elon Musk-owned site reports plunging profits amid outcry over use of AI tool Grok to create sexually explicit imagery
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
X UK revenues drop nearly 60% in a year as content concerns spook advertisers
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
January 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Today marks 80 years of the UN General Assembly.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
The mission:
🛡️ Uphold world peace and security
⚖️ Promote social progress & human rights
🌏 Tackle global issues, like climate change
Back then, we chose dialogue over force.
Today, we must do the same.
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"This is why, with the current unpredictability of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, now more than ever, the UK must now align fully with its European neighbours to ensure the continent can stand on its own defensive feet." Read more: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/future_europ...
January 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
"This is why, with the current unpredictability of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, now more than ever, the UK must now align fully with its European neighbours to ensure the continent can stand on its own defensive feet." Read more: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/future_europ...
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www.heraldscotland.com/news/2574327...
President of the Brussels branch of the European Movement in Scotland talks to The Herald.
President of the Brussels branch of the European Movement in Scotland talks to The Herald.
Honoured lawyer: "Being Scottish has been a professional and personal asset'
A leading lawyer has said being Scottish has been a "professional and personal asset' in his career.
www.heraldscotland.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:09 AM
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2574327...
President of the Brussels branch of the European Movement in Scotland talks to The Herald.
President of the Brussels branch of the European Movement in Scotland talks to The Herald.
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Shocking, but no longer surprising. New polling shows most voters now accept Brexit has made Britain poorer, weaker, and less in control than promised. It's time to undo the damage of leaving the EU and get back to the table.
January 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Shocking, but no longer surprising. New polling shows most voters now accept Brexit has made Britain poorer, weaker, and less in control than promised. It's time to undo the damage of leaving the EU and get back to the table.
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European Movement in Scotland: “The big debate”
“This house believes Scotland and the UK should #RejoinEU.”
Friday 16 January 2026, 7pm.
Glasgow University Union, University Avenue, G12 8LX
(10 min walk from Kelvinbridge subway station)
Free admission.
All welcome.
“This house believes Scotland and the UK should #RejoinEU.”
Friday 16 January 2026, 7pm.
Glasgow University Union, University Avenue, G12 8LX
(10 min walk from Kelvinbridge subway station)
Free admission.
All welcome.
December 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
European Movement in Scotland: “The big debate”
“This house believes Scotland and the UK should #RejoinEU.”
Friday 16 January 2026, 7pm.
Glasgow University Union, University Avenue, G12 8LX
(10 min walk from Kelvinbridge subway station)
Free admission.
All welcome.
“This house believes Scotland and the UK should #RejoinEU.”
Friday 16 January 2026, 7pm.
Glasgow University Union, University Avenue, G12 8LX
(10 min walk from Kelvinbridge subway station)
Free admission.
All welcome.
A reminder, #ForAuldLangSyne, that #Edinburgh played a role in the European #SingleMarket from the very start, being the start of a chain of beacons lit across Europe that #Hogmanay to mark the new beginning as 1 January 1993 arrived.
#LeaveALightOn #RejoinSingleMarket
(Thanks @threadinburgh.scot)
#LeaveALightOn #RejoinSingleMarket
(Thanks @threadinburgh.scot)
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A reminder, #ForAuldLangSyne, that #Edinburgh played a role in the European #SingleMarket from the very start, being the start of a chain of beacons lit across Europe that #Hogmanay to mark the new beginning as 1 January 1993 arrived.
#LeaveALightOn #RejoinSingleMarket
(Thanks @threadinburgh.scot)
#LeaveALightOn #RejoinSingleMarket
(Thanks @threadinburgh.scot)
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NEWS: Universities UK International and @eua.eu respond to today's announcement that the UK will associate to the #Erasmus+ programme.
Read more 👇
https://loom.ly/_UvjgtI
Read more 👇
https://loom.ly/_UvjgtI
December 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
NEWS: Universities UK International and @eua.eu respond to today's announcement that the UK will associate to the #Erasmus+ programme.
Read more 👇
https://loom.ly/_UvjgtI
Read more 👇
https://loom.ly/_UvjgtI
Good to see a significant majority of Britons welcome our rejoining Erasmus, recognising the strong benefits the experience has, for both UK and other European students, that Brexit had sadly ended. (A shame not to see data for SNP, SGP, GPEW, Plaid, etc, voters, though.)
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus scheme for university students, a move supported by 65% of Britons
Net support by party
Lib Dem +81
Lab +77
Con +36
Reform +7
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
Net support by party
Lib Dem +81
Lab +77
Con +36
Reform +7
yougov.co.uk/topics/socie...
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Good to see a significant majority of Britons welcome our rejoining Erasmus, recognising the strong benefits the experience has, for both UK and other European students, that Brexit had sadly ended. (A shame not to see data for SNP, SGP, GPEW, Plaid, etc, voters, though.)
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Fantastic news, well done to all involved in making this happen. #Erasmus is the world’s greatest learning exchange programme - over 100
countries participate - it has a breadth of opportunities for everyone. We’ll be sharing these at #FestivalofEuropeScotland at #ConnectingEurope Fair on May 9th.
countries participate - it has a breadth of opportunities for everyone. We’ll be sharing these at #FestivalofEuropeScotland at #ConnectingEurope Fair on May 9th.
UK set to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme as part of Starmer’s Brexit reset www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
UK set to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme as part of Starmer’s Brexit reset
Ministers could announce the return to Erasmus as soon as today, reversing part of the agreement signed by Boris Johnson
www.independent.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Fantastic news, well done to all involved in making this happen. #Erasmus is the world’s greatest learning exchange programme - over 100
countries participate - it has a breadth of opportunities for everyone. We’ll be sharing these at #FestivalofEuropeScotland at #ConnectingEurope Fair on May 9th.
countries participate - it has a breadth of opportunities for everyone. We’ll be sharing these at #FestivalofEuropeScotland at #ConnectingEurope Fair on May 9th.