The East of Scotland European Consortium (ESEC) is a membership organisation of 6 Local Authorities working together on EU funding and policy issues
East of Scotland
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When discussing the merits of #Erasmus it's important to bear in mind that it's not just a student exchange programme. It allows teachers to spend time abroad improving their language skills. Since 2014, almost €1m has been awarded to schools in the East of Scotland alone
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What are you looking out for in Wednesday’s Comprehensive Spending Review?
I’m interested in how much money will be allocated to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (#UKSPF), which it was promised would replace the EU Funds lost following Brexit.
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Meet Your MEP #MyMEP "A conversation with @radeksikorski (Poland)" - 12 October 2021
Only limited places left!
europarl.europa.eu/unitedkin…
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Common charger: a long-awaited proposal requested by the European Parliament
Over the last decade, @Europarl_EN has urged the @EU_Commission to table a proposal on a common charger to tackle e-waste and make life easier for consumers.
europarl.europa.eu/news/en/p…
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📍 Tomorrow, President @vonderleyen will deliver her 2nd State of the Union address. Ahead of the speech, jobs & inclusion are 🔝 priorities for Europeans:
3⃣2⃣% Fighting poverty & social exclusion
3⃣1⃣% Supporting economy & jobs
#Eurobarometer ➡️ europa.eu/!cDXTqd #SOTEU
ALT Priority issues for the European Parliament to address
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75% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU come from the energy sector.
To meet our 2030 climate objectives and a climate-neutral continent by 2050, we must reshape the EU’s energy system.
Discover our new renewable energy targets with #EUDataCrunch. ↓
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❓What rights do EU citizens with settled / pre-settled status have in the UK and how can they prove their digital status?
ℹ️ From 1 July they have to use the "View & Prove Service" to prove their rights to work, study, to use the NHS, claim benefits, rent a home in the UK.
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Dundee soon to have 12 #hydrogen buses on its streets as part of a wider European initiative. Learn more about this exciting project on our website: bit.ly/2V9O7xL
@univofstandrews @MSIPDundee @XploreDundee @arcolaenergy @DundeeCouncil @Fuelcellbus @transcotland
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NEW: The Sub-Committee on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has published its introductory report into the operation of the Protocol 👇publications.parliament.uk/p…
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In the coming months, we will be looking at rural movements across Europe to inform Scottish thinking. This was a great session to kickstart this work 👇
@SGRESAS @ScotRuralAction @HuttonSEGS @MarkShucksmith
For us, the rural movement means linked up communities having recognised mechanisms to shape local & national policy.
The #VSRP21 session curated by @SRUC & @JamesHuttonInst explored what this could look like for Rural & Island Scotland.
Read more ➡️ sra.scot/our-work/scottish-r…
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Check this guidance on importing and exporting, travelling to the EU, providing services to the EU, transport goods to the EU and exchanging data with EU businesses.
ℹ️ 🦮ow.ly/7b0v50FsFVy
#OperateAfterBrexit @scotent
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🇫🇷 🇬🇧 call for projects: Climate & biodiversity! Are you a 🇫🇷 or 🇬🇧 local authority or local association with a partner across the channel and a joint project on protecting the environment?
If so, apply for funding here 👉 bit.ly/3kg2UkO by 11 September!
@mhclg
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📣Did you know that some EU citizens who missed the 30 June deadline to apply to the EU #SettlementScheme can still submit a late application?
There are many reasons accepted by the Home Office:
e.g. if you didn't have access to relevant documents, or to the internet;
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Our new Visit Angus app launches today! Supported by @AngusCouncil @AngusTourism and with @scotgov Town Centre Funding you can now find over 70 places of interest to explore, trails, photos and interactive features #visitangus
**Launch Day**
The new Visit Angus app has been launched today, 8 July. Download for free from Apple Store or Google Play. There is a handy toolkit for businesses with information on how to share this with visitors. bit.ly/3xt12ZM #VisitAngus #MyAngus
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📢 Today is the #HorizonEU Cluster 5
🍃#Climate⚡️#Energy 🚢#Mobility virtual #Brokerage event by @EU_Commission @HE_NCP_Portal @apre_it!
⏲️09:30 - 18:00 (CEST)
➡️discuss & refine your project ideas
➡️build collaborations and join consortia
👉he-cluster5.b2match.io
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Employment Minister @RichardLochhead has written to the UK Government expressing concern and frustration at the continuing lack of clarity about how new EU replacement funds will be delivered in Scotland.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/EUreplacementfunds
ALT Quote from Employment Minister Richard Lochhead: "These new funds must respect the responsibilities of the Scottish Parliament and deliver for Scotland at this crucial time."
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❗️Today is the end of the grace period: EU citizens in the UK have to submit their #SettlementScheme applications today.
If you know EU citizens who haven't applied yet please ask them to apply for settled/ pre-settled status TODAY to protect their right to live & work in the UK
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⏳ Only 2 days left until the EU #SettlementScheme deadline of 30 June.
Apply TODAY if you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or their family member (and resident in the 🇬🇧 by 31 December).
➡️ gov.uk/eusettlementscheme
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Breaking news 📢
€1.22 Billion 💶 available for #Climate, #Energy & #Transport R&I projects. The first #HorizonEU calls now open for submission!
All ℹ️, deadlines and how to apply ✍️ europa.eu/!dkVDKn
#EUGreenDeal #EUFunding
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Our message in local media: EU citizens have to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme before 30 June!
🗞Regional and local news outlets are crucial to spread the word and to reach EU citizens across the UK.
Thank you for sharing!
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Fife Migrants Forum offers help and support with applications to EU Settlement Scheme for all EU Nationals living in Fife.
We are offering face-to-face support on Saturday 26th of June from 11am until 4pm in our office in Kirkcaldy. Social distancing measures apply.
