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About the Programme

Following the success of our European themed event at the politcal party Spring Conferences, 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. 

Connections

CSPP Honorary President, Ken Munro, was formerly Deputy Head of the European Commission Office in London and Head of the European Commission Office in Edinburgh. CSPP Director, Mark Lazarowicz MP, has a particular interest in the future of the European Union and is project lead on the 4 planned events.  Newly appointed Board member, Jim Wallace, was formerly Deputy First Minister and maintains a keen interest in European Affairs.

Research and Resources

CSPP research associate, Daniel Wylie, is currently working with the European Free Alliance Group within the European Parliament, Brussels.  He will cover and report back on issues related to the Agriculture (AGRI) and to the Industry, Research, & Energy (ITRE) and Transport and Tourism (TRAN) Committees.  In Scotland our European research associate, Jason Antrican, an international politics graduate, has produced a number of papers on European issues and organisational structures.  These can be accessed via the links below:

European Institutions.doc

Scottish EU Organisations.doc

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

 

 

 

News
CSPP Glasgow City Regions Conference Report - Barry McCulloch, CSPP Policy Officer
08/07/2008 17:09
The Glasgow City Regions conference report is now available.
Public Service Reform News – Barry McCulloch, CSPP Policy Officer
08/07/2008 16:32
Lord Darzi report (source: OurNHS.uk, the Guardian, BMA and the Financial Times).
 
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