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Europe
Following the success of our European themed event at the politcal party Spring Conferences, the CSPP launched its European programme in June 2008 at the Tun, Edinburgh. Utilising our strong links with MPs, MSPs and MEPs and with Scotland's major institutions in the EU policy process, this programme will provide a forum for engagement with key politicians, policy advisers and influencers. The Centre has established a steering group to progress this policy area, details of which can be found below.
Connections
Jim Wallace, was formerly Deputy First Minister and maintains a keen interest in European Affairs.
The Steering Group met for the first time in January 30th 2009 and have recently met again. Members are:
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John Brand, European Movement Scotland.
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Ingrid Dobson, Scotland Europa.
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John Edward, European Parliament Office in Scotland.
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Allan Hogarth, AH Strategies Ltd (Chair).
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Ann Morton Hyde, Think International.
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Andrew McQuaker, ESEP Global.
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Neil Mitchison, European Commission Office In Scotland.
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Professor Drew Scott, Europa Institute, Edinburgh University.
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Marta Smart, Scotland Europa.
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Charlie Woods, European Policies Research Centre, Strathclyde University.
Click here for minutes from the first meeting.
Events
The European programme officially launched on 9th June 2008. Entitled 'European Reform: Scotland's Role & Opportunities', this event was dynamic, well attended and question driven and witnessed the creation of a coherent, cross-party narrative on European affairs.
A report on this event can be accessed below:
Review of European event.pdf
Our recent events have focused on 'Scotland's Migration Challenges' and the Euro, details of which can be found here.
Scotland's Migration Challenges: Fit for a Creative Age? - Surgeon's Hall, Edinburgh, November 2008
European Reform: Scotland's Role & Opportunities - The Tun, Edinburgh June 2088
Pre-Hustings and Hustings event in Edinburgh for the European Parliament Elections in June 2009
Pre-Hustings and Hustings event in Glasgow for the European Parliament Elections in June 2009
Hustings events in Aberdeen and Melrose for the European Parliament Elections in June 2009.
Papers
Presentations from the 2008 Migration event:
From the morning session of the event a joint submission by the Centre and our colleagues at the East of Scotland European Consortium and the University of Strathclyde was submitted to the European Commission.
European Reform: Scotland's Role & Opportunities
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