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Calculated Shard: 165 (from laksa089)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa165.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
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We remain committed to aligning with EU laws and standards, where it is possible and meaningful to do so. And we continue to engage and collaborate across a wide range of issues on the EU’s agenda, reflecting our shared values and goals.\nImpact of Brexit on Scotland\nBrexit continues to have a significant impact on Scotland. We have published\na report\n(January 2025) which estimates that trade barriers due to leaving the EU will reduce Scottish GDP by at least £4 billion in the long run, measured in today’s GDP. We have also set out evidence on \nwider impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s economy and society\n as well as\nspecific impacts of Brexit on Scotland's culture and creative sector\n.\nFrom 2023 to 2025 the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee held an inquiry on trade with the EU post-Brexit. The Committee has published two reports on its findings: \nUK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship\n(September 2024)\nUK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: trade in services, youth mobility, and touring artists; and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship\n(May 2025)\nRebuilding closer cooperation\nWe welcome the UK Government’s stated intention to rebuild closer relations with the EU. There are many areas in which a closer partnership with the EU has potential to deliver mutual benefit for the people of Scotland and the whole UK, as well as the people of Europe. \nFollowing the UK-EU Summit in May 2025, we published a position paper that sets out our assessment of the Summit outcomes as they relate to Scotland’s strategic interests, as well as our priorities for negotiations arising from the Summit:\nScottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations\nWe have also published a series of more detailed position papers, setting out\nsome of our key priorities for closer cooperation across the areas of:\nAgrifood trading arrangements with the EU\nCloser energy and climate cooperation with the EU\nErasmus+ reassociation\nCreative Europe reassociation\nYouth mobility agreement with the EU\nLaw enforcement and criminal justice cooperation with the EU\nAddressing barriers to trade with the EU\nTouring artists and creative practitioners in the EU\nWe stand ready to work collaboratively with the UK Government and wider partners to rebuild a closer relationship with the EU.\nWe also maintain information on our ongoing efforts to work with other UK administrations to\nmanage retained EU law\n(now known as 'assimilated law').","attrs_markdown":"- [Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/brexit\/#main-content)\n- [Accessibility help](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/accessibility\/)\n\n## Information\nWe use [cookies](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/cookies\/) to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing experience.\n\nClick 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies.\n\nAccept all cookies\n\nUse essential cookies only\n\n[Set cookie preferences](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/cookies\/)\n\nYour cookie preferences have been saved. You can [change your cookie settings](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/cookies\/) at any time.\n\nInformation\n\n[Scottish Parliament election](https:\/\/www.parliament.scot\/msps\/elections\/election-2026): 7 May. This site won't be routinely updated during the pre-election period.\n\nClose this notification\n\n[![Scottish Government](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/assets\/images\/logos\/scotgovlogo.svg)](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/about\/)\n- [Topics](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/topics\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/)\n- [Publications](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/)\n- [Statistics and research](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/statistics-and-research\/)\n- [Consultations](https:\/\/consult.scotland.gov.uk\/)\n- [Blogs](https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/)\n\n- [About](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/about\/)\n- [Topics](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/topics\/)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/)\n- [Publications](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/)\n- [Statistics and research](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/statistics-and-research\/)\n- [Consultations](https:\/\/consult.scotland.gov.uk\/)\n- [Blogs](https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/)\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/binaries\/content\/gallery\/banners\/eu-flags.jpg\/eu-flags.jpg\/govscot%3Axlargetwelvecolumnsfourone)\n\n# Brexit\n\nThe people of Scotland voted decisively to remain in the European Union (EU) in 2016. Scottish Ministers continue to believe that re-joining the EU at the earliest opportunity as an independent country represents the best future for Scotland. We have set out our [vision for an independent Scotland in the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/building-new-scotland-independent-scotland-eu\/).\n\nWe are doing what we can to mitigate the damage of a Brexit that Scotland did not vote for, minimise divergence with the EU, and ease Scotland’s eventual return.\n\nBrexit has changed the way Scotland engages with the EU, but it will not change our commitment to the EU. We remain committed to aligning with EU laws and standards, where it is possible and meaningful to do so. And we continue to engage and collaborate across a wide range of issues on the EU’s agenda, reflecting our shared values and goals.\n\n### Impact of Brexit on Scotland\nBrexit continues to have a significant impact on Scotland. We have published [a report](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/modelling-impacts-free-trade-agreements-scottish-economy\/) (January 2025) which estimates that trade barriers due to leaving the EU will reduce Scottish GDP by at least £4 billion in the long run, measured in today’s GDP. We have also set out evidence on [wider impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s economy and society](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/brexit-and-scotland-june-2023-update\/) as well as [specific impacts of Brexit on Scotland's culture and creative sector](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/benefits-of-enhancing-cultural-cooperation-with-the-eu-evidence-from-scottish-stakeholders\/pages\/the-value-of-international-cultural-cooperation-and-exchange\/).\n\nFrom 2023 to 2025 the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee held an inquiry on trade with the EU post-Brexit. The Committee has published two reports on its findings:\n\n- [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https:\/\/digitalpublications.parliament.scot\/Committees\/Report\/CEEAC\/2024\/9\/10\/b83e263f-a6be-4f34-a943-e8f1774f5346#Introduction) (September 2024)\n- [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: trade in services, youth mobility, and touring artists; and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https:\/\/digitalpublications.parliament.scot\/Committees\/Report\/CEEAC\/2025\/5\/16\/2e141671-608c-460c-9aa0-c877bf257292#Introduction) (May 2025)\n### Rebuilding closer cooperation\nWe welcome the UK Government’s stated intention to rebuild closer relations with the EU. There are many areas in which a closer partnership with the EU has potential to deliver mutual benefit for the people of Scotland and the whole UK, as well as the people of Europe.\n\nFollowing the UK-EU Summit in May 2025, we published a position paper that sets out our assessment of the Summit outcomes as they relate to Scotland’s strategic interests, as well as our priorities for negotiations arising from the Summit:\n\n- [Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/scottish-government-priorities-for-uk-eu-negotiations-position-paper\/)\n\nWe have also published a series of more detailed position papers, setting out some of our key priorities for closer cooperation across the areas of:\n\n- [Agrifood trading arrangements with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/eu-trading-arrangements\/)\n- [Closer energy and climate cooperation with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/closer-energy-and-climate-cooperation-with-the-eu\/pages\/our-priorities\/)\n- [Erasmus+ reassociation](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/erasmus-reassociation-position-paper)\n- [Creative Europe reassociation](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/creative-europe-reassociation-position-paper\/)\n- [Youth mobility agreement with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/youth-mobility-agreement-with-the-eu-position-paper\/)\n- [Law enforcement and criminal justice cooperation with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/law-enforcement-and-criminal-justice-cooperation-with-the-eu-position-paper)\n- [Addressing barriers to trade with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/addressing-barriers-to-trade-with-the-eu-position-paper\/)\n- [Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/touring-artists-and-creative-practitioners-in-the-eu\/)\n\nWe stand ready to work collaboratively with the UK Government and wider partners to rebuild a closer relationship with the EU.\n\nWe also maintain information on our ongoing efforts to work with other UK administrations to [manage retained EU law](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/europe\/retained-eu-law\/) (now known as 'assimilated law').\n\n## Featured\n- Type\n  \n  Speech\/statement\n  \n  Publication date\n  \n  28 January 2026\n  ### [A Moment of Challenge: First Minister's speech - 28 January 2026](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/a-moment-of-challenge-first-ministers-speech\/)\n- Type\n  \n  Factsheet\n  \n  Publication date\n  \n  10 November 2025\n  ### [Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations: position paper](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/scottish-government-priorities-for-uk-eu-negotiations-position-paper\/)\n- Type\n  \n  Strategy\/plan\n  \n  Publication date\n  \n  17 November 2023\n  ### [Building a New Scotland: an independent Scotland in the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/building-new-scotland-independent-scotland-eu\/)\n\n## News\n- [Scottish Government reacts to UK-EU deal](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/scottish-government-reacts-to-uk-eu-deal\/)\n- [First Minister urges Prime Minister to drop EU red lines](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/first-minister-urges-prime-minister-to-drop-eu-red-lines\/)\n- [Impact of Brexit on Scottish Trade](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/impact-of-brexit-on-scottish-trade\/)\n- [Brexit cost: higher energy bills and lower investment](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/brexit-cost-higher-energy-bills-and-lower-investment\/)\n\n[See all news about Brexit](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/news\/?cat=filter&topic=brexit)\n\n## Policies\n- [Europe](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/europe\/)\n\n[See all policies about Brexit](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/?cat=filter&topic=brexit)\n\n## Publications\n- [Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/touring-artists-and-creative-practitioners-in-the-eu\/)\n- [Benefits of enhancing cultural cooperation with the EU: evidence from Scottish stakeholders](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/benefits-of-enhancing-cultural-cooperation-with-the-eu-evidence-from-scottish-stakeholders\/)\n- [Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: February 2026](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/inter-ministerial-group-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-february-2026\/)\n- [Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: November 2025](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/inter-ministerial-group-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-november-2025\/)\n- [Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union: congratulatory letter](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/cyprus-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union-congratulatory-letter\/)\n\n[See all publications about Brexit](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/?cat=filter&topic=brexit)\n\n[Back to top](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/brexit\/#page-top)\n\n## Follow The Scottish Government\n- [Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheScottishGovernment\/timeline\/ \"Facebook\")\n- [X](https:\/\/x.com\/scotgov \"X\")\n- [Flickr](https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/26320652@N02 \"Flickr\")\n- [YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/scottishgovernment \"YouTube\")\n- [Instagram](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/scotgov\/ \"Instagram\")\n\n- [Accessibility](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/accessibility\/)\n- [Archive](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/archive\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/about\/contact-information\/)\n- [Cookies](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/cookies\/)\n- [Crown Copyright](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/crown-copyright\/)\n- [Jobs and vacancies](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/about\/contact-information\/jobs-vacancies)\n- [Privacy](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/privacy\/)\n\n![Open Government License](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/assets\/images\/logos\/ogl.svg)\n\nAll content is available under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https:\/\/www.nationalarchives.gov.uk\/doc\/open-government-licence\/version\/3\/), except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated\n\n© Crown Copyright\n\n![gov.scot](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/assets\/images\/logos\/scottish-government--min.svg)","attrs_readable_markdown":"The people of Scotland voted decisively to remain in the European Union (EU) in 2016. Scottish Ministers continue to believe that re-joining the EU at the earliest opportunity as an independent country represents the best future for Scotland. We have set out our [vision for an independent Scotland in the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/building-new-scotland-independent-scotland-eu\/).\n\nWe are doing what we can to mitigate the damage of a Brexit that Scotland did not vote for, minimise divergence with the EU, and ease Scotland’s eventual return.\n\nBrexit has changed the way Scotland engages with the EU, but it will not change our commitment to the EU. We remain committed to aligning with EU laws and standards, where it is possible and meaningful to do so. And we continue to engage and collaborate across a wide range of issues on the EU’s agenda, reflecting our shared values and goals.\n\n### Impact of Brexit on Scotland\nBrexit continues to have a significant impact on Scotland. We have published [a report](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/modelling-impacts-free-trade-agreements-scottish-economy\/) (January 2025) which estimates that trade barriers due to leaving the EU will reduce Scottish GDP by at least £4 billion in the long run, measured in today’s GDP. We have also set out evidence on [wider impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s economy and society](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/brexit-and-scotland-june-2023-update\/) as well as [specific impacts of Brexit on Scotland's culture and creative sector](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/benefits-of-enhancing-cultural-cooperation-with-the-eu-evidence-from-scottish-stakeholders\/pages\/the-value-of-international-cultural-cooperation-and-exchange\/).\n\nFrom 2023 to 2025 the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee held an inquiry on trade with the EU post-Brexit. The Committee has published two reports on its findings:\n\n- [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https:\/\/digitalpublications.parliament.scot\/Committees\/Report\/CEEAC\/2024\/9\/10\/b83e263f-a6be-4f34-a943-e8f1774f5346#Introduction) (September 2024)\n- [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: trade in services, youth mobility, and touring artists; and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https:\/\/digitalpublications.parliament.scot\/Committees\/Report\/CEEAC\/2025\/5\/16\/2e141671-608c-460c-9aa0-c877bf257292#Introduction) (May 2025)\n### Rebuilding closer cooperation\nWe welcome the UK Government’s stated intention to rebuild closer relations with the EU. There are many areas in which a closer partnership with the EU has potential to deliver mutual benefit for the people of Scotland and the whole UK, as well as the people of Europe.\n\nFollowing the UK-EU Summit in May 2025, we published a position paper that sets out our assessment of the Summit outcomes as they relate to Scotland’s strategic interests, as well as our priorities for negotiations arising from the Summit:\n\n- [Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/scottish-government-priorities-for-uk-eu-negotiations-position-paper\/)\n\nWe have also published a series of more detailed position papers, setting out some of our key priorities for closer cooperation across the areas of:\n\n- [Agrifood trading arrangements with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/eu-trading-arrangements\/)\n- [Closer energy and climate cooperation with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/closer-energy-and-climate-cooperation-with-the-eu\/pages\/our-priorities\/)\n- [Erasmus+ reassociation](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/erasmus-reassociation-position-paper)\n- [Creative Europe reassociation](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/creative-europe-reassociation-position-paper\/)\n- [Youth mobility agreement with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/youth-mobility-agreement-with-the-eu-position-paper\/)\n- [Law enforcement and criminal justice cooperation with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/law-enforcement-and-criminal-justice-cooperation-with-the-eu-position-paper)\n- [Addressing barriers to trade with the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/addressing-barriers-to-trade-with-the-eu-position-paper\/)\n- [Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/publications\/touring-artists-and-creative-practitioners-in-the-eu\/)\n\nWe stand ready to work collaboratively with the UK Government and wider partners to rebuild a closer relationship with the EU.\n\nWe also maintain information on our ongoing efforts to work with other UK administrations to [manage retained EU law](https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/policies\/europe\/retained-eu-law\/) (now known as 'assimilated law').","meta_canonical":null}

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First Indexed	2018-11-03 09:07:33 (7 years ago)
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Boilerpipe Text	The people of Scotland voted decisively to remain in the European Union (EU) in 2016. Scottish Ministers continue to believe that re-joining the EU at the earliest opportunity as an independent country represents the best future for Scotland. We have set out our vision for an independent Scotland in the EU . We are doing what we can to mitigate the damage of a Brexit that Scotland did not vote for, minimise divergence with the EU, and ease Scotland’s eventual return. Brexit has changed the way Scotland engages with the EU, but it will not change our commitment to the EU. We remain committed to aligning with EU laws and standards, where it is possible and meaningful to do so. And we continue to engage and collaborate across a wide range of issues on the EU’s agenda, reflecting our shared values and goals. Impact of Brexit on Scotland Brexit continues to have a significant impact on Scotland. We have published a report (January 2025) which estimates that trade barriers due to leaving the EU will reduce Scottish GDP by at least £4 billion in the long run, measured in today’s GDP. We have also set out evidence on wider impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s economy and society as well as specific impacts of Brexit on Scotland's culture and creative sector . From 2023 to 2025 the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee held an inquiry on trade with the EU post-Brexit. The Committee has published two reports on its findings: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship (September 2024) UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: trade in services, youth mobility, and touring artists; and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship (May 2025) Rebuilding closer cooperation We welcome the UK Government’s stated intention to rebuild closer relations with the EU. There are many areas in which a closer partnership with the EU has potential to deliver mutual benefit for the people of Scotland and the whole UK, as well as the people of Europe. Following the UK-EU Summit in May 2025, we published a position paper that sets out our assessment of the Summit outcomes as they relate to Scotland’s strategic interests, as well as our priorities for negotiations arising from the Summit: Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations We have also published a series of more detailed position papers, setting out some of our key priorities for closer cooperation across the areas of: Agrifood trading arrangements with the EU Closer energy and climate cooperation with the EU Erasmus+ reassociation Creative Europe reassociation Youth mobility agreement with the EU Law enforcement and criminal justice cooperation with the EU Addressing barriers to trade with the EU Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU We stand ready to work collaboratively with the UK Government and wider partners to rebuild a closer relationship with the EU. We also maintain information on our ongoing efforts to work with other UK administrations to manage retained EU law (now known as 'assimilated law').
Markdown	- [Skip to main content](https://www.gov.scot/brexit/#main-content) - [Accessibility help](https://www.gov.scot/accessibility/) ## Information We use [cookies](https://www.gov.scot/cookies/) to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing experience. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. Accept all cookies Use essential cookies only [Set cookie preferences](https://www.gov.scot/cookies/) Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can [change your cookie settings](https://www.gov.scot/cookies/) at any time. Information [Scottish Parliament election](https://www.parliament.scot/msps/elections/election-2026): 7 May. This site won't be routinely updated during the pre-election period. Close this notification [![Scottish Government](https://www.gov.scot/assets/images/logos/scotgovlogo.svg)](https://www.gov.scot/) Menu - [About](https://www.gov.scot/about/) - [Topics](https://www.gov.scot/topics/) - [News](https://www.gov.scot/news/) - [Publications](https://www.gov.scot/publications/) - [Statistics and research](https://www.gov.scot/statistics-and-research/) - [Consultations](https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/) - [Blogs](https://blogs.gov.scot/) - [About](https://www.gov.scot/about/) - [Topics](https://www.gov.scot/topics/) - [News](https://www.gov.scot/news/) - [Publications](https://www.gov.scot/publications/) - [Statistics and research](https://www.gov.scot/statistics-and-research/) - [Consultations](https://consult.scotland.gov.uk/) - [Blogs](https://blogs.gov.scot/) 1. [Home](https://www.gov.scot/) ![](https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/gallery/banners/eu-flags.jpg/eu-flags.jpg/govscot%3Axlargetwelvecolumnsfourone) # Brexit The people of Scotland voted decisively to remain in the European Union (EU) in 2016. Scottish Ministers continue to believe that re-joining the EU at the earliest opportunity as an independent country represents the best future for Scotland. We have set out our [vision for an independent Scotland in the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-new-scotland-independent-scotland-eu/). We are doing what we can to mitigate the damage of a Brexit that Scotland did not vote for, minimise divergence with the EU, and ease Scotland’s eventual return. Brexit has changed the way Scotland engages with the EU, but it will not change our commitment to the EU. We remain committed to aligning with EU laws and standards, where it is possible and meaningful to do so. And we continue to engage and collaborate across a wide range of issues on the EU’s agenda, reflecting our shared values and goals. ### Impact of Brexit on Scotland Brexit continues to have a significant impact on Scotland. We have published [a report](https://www.gov.scot/publications/modelling-impacts-free-trade-agreements-scottish-economy/) (January 2025) which estimates that trade barriers due to leaving the EU will reduce Scottish GDP by at least £4 billion in the long run, measured in today’s GDP. We have also set out evidence on [wider impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s economy and society](https://www.gov.scot/publications/brexit-and-scotland-june-2023-update/) as well as [specific impacts of Brexit on Scotland's culture and creative sector](https://www.gov.scot/publications/benefits-of-enhancing-cultural-cooperation-with-the-eu-evidence-from-scottish-stakeholders/pages/the-value-of-international-cultural-cooperation-and-exchange/). From 2023 to 2025 the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee held an inquiry on trade with the EU post-Brexit. The Committee has published two reports on its findings: - [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/CEEAC/2024/9/10/b83e263f-a6be-4f34-a943-e8f1774f5346#Introduction) (September 2024) - [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: trade in services, youth mobility, and touring artists; and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/CEEAC/2025/5/16/2e141671-608c-460c-9aa0-c877bf257292#Introduction) (May 2025) ### Rebuilding closer cooperation We welcome the UK Government’s stated intention to rebuild closer relations with the EU. There are many areas in which a closer partnership with the EU has potential to deliver mutual benefit for the people of Scotland and the whole UK, as well as the people of Europe. Following the UK-EU Summit in May 2025, we published a position paper that sets out our assessment of the Summit outcomes as they relate to Scotland’s strategic interests, as well as our priorities for negotiations arising from the Summit: - [Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations](https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-priorities-for-uk-eu-negotiations-position-paper/) We have also published a series of more detailed position papers, setting out some of our key priorities for closer cooperation across the areas of: - [Agrifood trading arrangements with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/eu-trading-arrangements/) - [Closer energy and climate cooperation with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/closer-energy-and-climate-cooperation-with-the-eu/pages/our-priorities/) - [Erasmus+ reassociation](https://www.gov.scot/publications/erasmus-reassociation-position-paper) - [Creative Europe reassociation](https://www.gov.scot/publications/creative-europe-reassociation-position-paper/) - [Youth mobility agreement with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/youth-mobility-agreement-with-the-eu-position-paper/) - [Law enforcement and criminal justice cooperation with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/law-enforcement-and-criminal-justice-cooperation-with-the-eu-position-paper) - [Addressing barriers to trade with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/addressing-barriers-to-trade-with-the-eu-position-paper/) - [Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/touring-artists-and-creative-practitioners-in-the-eu/) We stand ready to work collaboratively with the UK Government and wider partners to rebuild a closer relationship with the EU. We also maintain information on our ongoing efforts to work with other UK administrations to [manage retained EU law](https://www.gov.scot/policies/europe/retained-eu-law/) (now known as 'assimilated law'). ## Featured - Type Speech/statement Publication date 28 January 2026 ### [A Moment of Challenge: First Minister's speech - 28 January 2026](https://www.gov.scot/publications/a-moment-of-challenge-first-ministers-speech/) - Type Factsheet Publication date 10 November 2025 ### [Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations: position paper](https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-priorities-for-uk-eu-negotiations-position-paper/) - Type Strategy/plan Publication date 17 November 2023 ### [Building a New Scotland: an independent Scotland in the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-new-scotland-independent-scotland-eu/) ## News - [Scottish Government reacts to UK-EU deal](https://www.gov.scot/news/scottish-government-reacts-to-uk-eu-deal/) - [First Minister urges Prime Minister to drop EU red lines](https://www.gov.scot/news/first-minister-urges-prime-minister-to-drop-eu-red-lines/) - [Impact of Brexit on Scottish Trade](https://www.gov.scot/news/impact-of-brexit-on-scottish-trade/) - [Brexit cost: higher energy bills and lower investment](https://www.gov.scot/news/brexit-cost-higher-energy-bills-and-lower-investment/) [See all news about Brexit](https://www.gov.scot/news/?cat=filter&topic=brexit) ## Policies - [Europe](https://www.gov.scot/policies/europe/) [See all policies about Brexit](https://www.gov.scot/policies/?cat=filter&topic=brexit) ## Publications - [Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/touring-artists-and-creative-practitioners-in-the-eu/) - [Benefits of enhancing cultural cooperation with the EU: evidence from Scottish stakeholders](https://www.gov.scot/publications/benefits-of-enhancing-cultural-cooperation-with-the-eu-evidence-from-scottish-stakeholders/) - [Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: February 2026](https://www.gov.scot/publications/inter-ministerial-group-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-february-2026/) - [Inter-Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: November 2025](https://www.gov.scot/publications/inter-ministerial-group-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-november-2025/) - [Cyprus’ Presidency of the Council of the European Union: congratulatory letter](https://www.gov.scot/publications/cyprus-presidency-of-the-council-of-the-european-union-congratulatory-letter/) [See all publications about Brexit](https://www.gov.scot/publications/?cat=filter&topic=brexit) [Back to top](https://www.gov.scot/brexit/#page-top) ## Follow The Scottish Government - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/TheScottishGovernment/timeline/ "Facebook") - [X](https://x.com/scotgov "X") - [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/26320652@N02 "Flickr") - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/scottishgovernment "YouTube") - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/scotgov/ "Instagram") - [Accessibility](https://www.gov.scot/accessibility/) - [Archive](https://www.gov.scot/archive/) - [Contact](https://www.gov.scot/about/contact-information/) - [Cookies](https://www.gov.scot/cookies/) - [Crown Copyright](https://www.gov.scot/crown-copyright/) - [Jobs and vacancies](https://www.gov.scot/about/contact-information/jobs-vacancies) - [Privacy](https://www.gov.scot/privacy/) ![Open Government License](https://www.gov.scot/assets/images/logos/ogl.svg) All content is available under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/), except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated © Crown Copyright ![gov.scot](https://www.gov.scot/assets/images/logos/scottish-government--min.svg)
Readable Markdown	The people of Scotland voted decisively to remain in the European Union (EU) in 2016. Scottish Ministers continue to believe that re-joining the EU at the earliest opportunity as an independent country represents the best future for Scotland. We have set out our [vision for an independent Scotland in the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/building-new-scotland-independent-scotland-eu/). We are doing what we can to mitigate the damage of a Brexit that Scotland did not vote for, minimise divergence with the EU, and ease Scotland’s eventual return. Brexit has changed the way Scotland engages with the EU, but it will not change our commitment to the EU. We remain committed to aligning with EU laws and standards, where it is possible and meaningful to do so. And we continue to engage and collaborate across a wide range of issues on the EU’s agenda, reflecting our shared values and goals. ### Impact of Brexit on Scotland Brexit continues to have a significant impact on Scotland. We have published [a report](https://www.gov.scot/publications/modelling-impacts-free-trade-agreements-scottish-economy/) (January 2025) which estimates that trade barriers due to leaving the EU will reduce Scottish GDP by at least £4 billion in the long run, measured in today’s GDP. We have also set out evidence on [wider impacts of Brexit for Scotland’s economy and society](https://www.gov.scot/publications/brexit-and-scotland-june-2023-update/) as well as [specific impacts of Brexit on Scotland's culture and creative sector](https://www.gov.scot/publications/benefits-of-enhancing-cultural-cooperation-with-the-eu-evidence-from-scottish-stakeholders/pages/the-value-of-international-cultural-cooperation-and-exchange/). From 2023 to 2025 the Scottish Parliament’s Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee held an inquiry on trade with the EU post-Brexit. The Committee has published two reports on its findings: - [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: barriers to trade in goods and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/CEEAC/2024/9/10/b83e263f-a6be-4f34-a943-e8f1774f5346#Introduction) (September 2024) - [UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement: trade in services, youth mobility, and touring artists; and opportunities to improve the UK-EU trading relationship](https://digitalpublications.parliament.scot/Committees/Report/CEEAC/2025/5/16/2e141671-608c-460c-9aa0-c877bf257292#Introduction) (May 2025) ### Rebuilding closer cooperation We welcome the UK Government’s stated intention to rebuild closer relations with the EU. There are many areas in which a closer partnership with the EU has potential to deliver mutual benefit for the people of Scotland and the whole UK, as well as the people of Europe. Following the UK-EU Summit in May 2025, we published a position paper that sets out our assessment of the Summit outcomes as they relate to Scotland’s strategic interests, as well as our priorities for negotiations arising from the Summit: - [Scottish Government priorities for UK-EU negotiations](https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-government-priorities-for-uk-eu-negotiations-position-paper/) We have also published a series of more detailed position papers, setting out some of our key priorities for closer cooperation across the areas of: - [Agrifood trading arrangements with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/eu-trading-arrangements/) - [Closer energy and climate cooperation with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/closer-energy-and-climate-cooperation-with-the-eu/pages/our-priorities/) - [Erasmus+ reassociation](https://www.gov.scot/publications/erasmus-reassociation-position-paper) - [Creative Europe reassociation](https://www.gov.scot/publications/creative-europe-reassociation-position-paper/) - [Youth mobility agreement with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/youth-mobility-agreement-with-the-eu-position-paper/) - [Law enforcement and criminal justice cooperation with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/law-enforcement-and-criminal-justice-cooperation-with-the-eu-position-paper) - [Addressing barriers to trade with the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/addressing-barriers-to-trade-with-the-eu-position-paper/) - [Touring artists and creative practitioners in the EU](https://www.gov.scot/publications/touring-artists-and-creative-practitioners-in-the-eu/) We stand ready to work collaboratively with the UK Government and wider partners to rebuild a closer relationship with the EU. We also maintain information on our ongoing efforts to work with other UK administrations to [manage retained EU law](https://www.gov.scot/policies/europe/retained-eu-law/) (now known as 'assimilated law').
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