It's been 40 years since Spain and Portugal’s accession to the European Union 🇪🇺 🇪🇸 🇵🇹 The European Parliament marks the anniversary during a plenary session, reflecting on four decades of democratic consolidation, economic integration and shared European decision-making.

Great to see the launch of this major new project with the U.K. joining European neighbours. The project seeks to create and link offshore wind farms in the North Sea to more than one country via 'interconnectors' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We are opening an investigation into Grok because we believe that X may have breached the DSA. We have seen antisemitic content, non-consensual deepfakes of women, and child sexual abuse material. In Europe, no company will make money by violating our fundamental rights. link.europa.eu/Fh8h84

As the country and area which voted entirely and most strongly to Remain (and #Edinburgh the most EU supporting city), it’s really good to see support for #RejoinOurEU here in #Scotland is still just as strong, if not stronger, than ever! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺✊☺️ #RejoinSingleMarket #RejoinEU #BrexitStillBreaksBritain

The elections to the next Scottish Parliament are on Thursday 7 May. Any resident of #Scotland, 16 or older (and of any nationality), who has the legal right to stay here, can vote. Are you registered to vote yet? www.mygov.scot/voting-in-el... #ScotParl #ScotParl2026

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/

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.

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.

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.

🎥 2026 New Year’s message from the President of the European Court of Human Rights, Mattias Guyomar. Watch the video ⬇️ --- 🎥 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? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺

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.

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? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺

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? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺

Wasn't Brexit supposed to 'save our NHS'? 🤔

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.

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

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

With so many attacks on the values we cherish, let’s also pay attention to good news and progress. #Horizon

X UK revenues drop nearly 60% in a year as content concerns spook advertisers www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

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.

"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...

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2574327... President of the Brussels branch of the European Movement in Scotland talks to The Herald.

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.

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.

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)

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

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.)

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.

“A generation of students at Scottish universities and colleges has lost out because the UK rejected the EU’s offer to stay in the Erasmus scheme after Brexit. Today’s announcement that the UK is rejoining Erasmus is very good news for Scotland’s young people" European Movement in Scotland.

Six years after it was ripped away, Erasmus is coming back, and it did not happen by accident. Sustained campaigning and relentless pressure forced this back onto the agenda. Young people finally get their opportunities back.

NEW: UK rejoins Erasmus➕ An important step forward for workers, skills and opportunities. ✅ Expanded access to education, training and mobility opportunities, including for vocational education and training (VET) learners and apprentices.

The United Kingdom is coming back to Erasmus+ 🇪🇺🇬🇧 We have concluded negotiations for the United Kingdom’s association to Erasmus+ in 2027, making further steps in our renewed EU-UK Strategic Partnership. More ↓ link.europa.eu/vf3vJk

This is what persistence looks like. Rejoining Erasmus+ shows that change is possible when people keep pushing for it, and it strengthens the case for going further in rebuilding our relationship with Europe.

Young European Movement's President, Alfred Quantrill, on the recent announcement regarding the UK's return to Erasmus.

Rejoining Erasmus+ gives young people from every background the chance to learn, train and build confidence beyond borders. Now, it is essential that we continue to rebuild our relationship with Europe, and restore all of the opportunities that were lost.

Always worth a repost And very timely too.

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.

A frustrating example from a local #Edinburgh bike shop of the sort of unnecessary hassles and inconveniences that #Brexit causes, hurting Scottish and UK businesses every single day… #BrexitBreaksBritain #RejoinOurEU

Happy 70th birthday to the European flag 🇪🇺 Back in 1955, the Council of Europe reviewed more than 100 designs, and chose this one as the winner. The 12 stars stand for completeness, not countries. The design was chosen so it wouldn’t change with borders or new members.

The UK does not need to look across the Atlantic for protection when our closest neighbours stand prepared to defend the same values and security. Our future and security lie with Europe.

✨ Empowering the next generation to defend human rights! 🎥 Watch the wrap‑up video featuring students from Louis Pasteur High School, who explain how this moot court experience gave them the tools to grow into informed citizens.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Former Foreign Secretary recognises that our future lies with our European Neighbours. Now, it's time to turn those words into action.

Today, we fined X for non-compliance with transparency obligations under the DSA. We're holding X accountable for: 🔹Deceptive design of its ‘blue checkmark’ 🔹Lack of transparency of its advertising repository 🔹Failure to provide access to public data for researchers link.europa.eu/bcmC87

Businesses across the UK have felt the weight of Brexit in their daily operations, with new layers of red tape touching every stage of production, trade and recruitment. What were once straightforward processes have become slower and more expensive, leaving firms with less time and fewer resources.

Last year saw a record amount of post-Brexit Irish passport applications in the UK last year, with almost a quarter of a million people living in the UK applying. It's clear that the public want freedom of movement - it's time for the Government to take action.

Erasmus+ show what happens when opportunity is made accessible rather than exclusive. Rejoining the programme would change lives and strengthen the diverse future of European innovation.

Brexit has increased costs, increased red tape, and slowed employment growth in the music industry. People from across the industry have been affected, from artists and crew unable to tour, to musicians and DJs who are losing out on bookings.

Joining Erasmus+ is essential for restoring young people's freedom, allowing them to study, work, and explore different cultures across Europe. This is a positive step.