ALLIANCE External Affairs and Outreach

External Affairs and Outreach for @ALLIANCEScot

Leading Scotland's conversations in Europe, amplifying citizens voices and advising on safer medicines.

[ALLIANCE External Affairs and Outreach @ALLIANCE_ExtAff]

Welcome to our official External Affairs & Outreach page for @ALLIANCEScot! We're here to advocate for citizens' rights, drive change in medicines and strengthen Scotland's voice in Europe.

Follow for updates on the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe, safer medicines and more.

[ALLIANCE External Affairs and Outreach @ALLIANCE_ExtAff]

How can Scotland strengthen its ties with Europe?
Join SAFE & @UofGPolicy at the Festival of Europe Scotland to celebrate European cooperation, on topics including Erasmus+, youth mobility & cultural exchange.
14 May, 10.15am-11.45am
Register here: https://t.co/9qBtD3JxJS

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

@ireneoldfather reflects on why stronger UK-EU Cooperation matters for citizens, civil society and long-term stability

[Dr IreneOldfather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @IreneOldfather]

So grateful to @Sirjohncurtice and @EuropaInstitute @EdinburghUni @ChadDamro and team plus SAFE members for great conversations @ALLIANCEScot plus amazing team @EUdelegationUK @PedroSerranoEU 4 support. Watch this space for our #EmpowerEU film coming soon!

[ALLIANCE External Affairs and Outreach @ALLIANCE_ExtAff]

In @TheScotsman today, Chair of SAFE and Vice-Chair of the UK-EU DAG, @IreneOldfather explores how shifting global pressures are reshaping Europe and why this moment calls for a bold and ambitious new UK-EU deal.

#ScotlandEUConversations

[The Scotsman @TheScotsman]

Opinion: Why UK needs ambitious new deal with EU as it contemplates protectionism https://t.co/lj9Wk9GuJu

[Séamus Boland @EESC_President]

At @EdinburghUni 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿, I met business, youth & disability organisations to reaffirm why 🇪🇺🇬🇧 cooperation still matters.

Great presentation from @SirJohnCurtice on current public thinking in Scotland and in the wider UK.

Thanks @IreneOldfather & @EUdelegationUK for the support.

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

Over the year, we have delivered a series of engagement activities with our partners that centre voices of people with lived experience, on topics such as citizen's rights, youth participation, and medicine and health.

Read more: https://t.co/iau9cx2Iy2

[ALLIANCE External Affairs and Outreach @ALLIANCE_ExtAff]

@IreneOldfather welcomed timely report and said:
"Young people have consistently told us that they want greater opportunities to learn, travel and connect across Europe. This report is a timely and important contribution to that wider conversation."

@BestForBritain

[Dr IreneOldfather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @IreneOldfather]

Thanks to @AngusRobertson for key update @AntonMuscatelli for insightful contribution Dunstan Hadley UKG current position and our members and supporters including colleagues in our Consular Corps and Westminster @RichardBakerMP @StephenGethins #EmpowerEUawards @ALLIANCE_ExtAff

[Tommy Whitelaw BCAh @tommyNtour]

Such a great honour to be invited to speak with the #CMO @DrGregorSmith at the Global Health Forum today. Creating Health Through Understanding and value @IreneOldfather @redmond_kidd @IanMWelsh @ALLIANCEScot @PersonCentredVo

[Dr IreneOldfather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @IreneOldfather]

Looking forward to meeting colleagues/partners for tomorrow’s SAFE meeting in @Edinburgh_CC Chambers @RoyaSocEd @ScotGlobalForum @EdwardInEurope @ScotGovBrussels @EdinburghUni @sarathiam @ScotchWhiskySWA @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @ALLIANCEScot Hearing from @AngusRobertson @AntonMuscatelli

[Richard Baker MP @RichardBakerMP]

A great privilege to join @IreneOldfather and her brilliant team at SAFE, the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe, as she deservedly collects the Inspiring European Connections Award at the #EmpowerEUawards. Recognition for a great organisation building and renewing our EU links.

[Anna Dominiczak @UofGRegiusAnna]

@IreneOldfather @JohnSwinney @JohnSmithCentre @EU_EESC @EESC_President @CillianLohan @PedroSerranoEU @thomashenryjon1 @jimhume9 @RoyalSocEd Congratulations @IreneOldfather your hard work, enthusiasm and ability to include so many colleagues is unmatched, richly deserved award!

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

Thrilled to share that Dr @IreneOldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE) have won the Inspiring European Connections award at the #EmpowerEUAwards.

This recognition shines a light on Scottish civil society’s voice in Europe.
@EUdelegationUK @EU_EESC

[Pedro Serrano @PedroSerranoEU]

Tonight we announced the #EmpowerEUawards winners.
These awards recognise the efforts of civil society to build a strong EU-UK relationship.
Congratulations to Erasmus Student Network UK, Liverpool European Partnership and Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE).

[European Union in the UK @EUdelegationUK]

Congratulations Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe: you are the winner of the #EmpowerEUawards in the Inspiring European Connections category.
SAFE is a civil society coalition sustaining Scotland’s links with 🇪🇺 & ensuring citizens’ voices are heard in the EU-UK relations.

[Dr IreneOldfather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @IreneOldfather]

#EmpowerEUawards @EUdelegationUK
What a great atmosphere so privileged to be shortlisted. Lovely welcome from EU Ambassador @PedroSerranoEU joined by @RichardBakerMP @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @tommyNtour @IanMWelsh

[The ALLIANCE @ALLIANCEScot]

Delighted that Dr @IreneOldfather and the Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe have been shortlisted for the Inspiring European Connections category for the #EmpowerEU Awards 2025. The team are looking forward to attending the ceremony on Thursday at London’s City Hall.

[Dr IreneOldfather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @IreneOldfather]

Imp discussns ⬇️HoC around future agenda U.K./EU relations. Citizen Trust at ❤️of future cooperation +improved competitiveness+growth/SPS/security/trade/youth experience Erasmus+ #PPA @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @ScotGovBrussels Good see @EU_EESC @ScotParl 🙌 @EUdelegationUK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺🇬🇧

[European Union in the UK @EUdelegationUK]

3. Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe (SAFE) – A civil society coalition working to maintain Scotland’s links with Europe & ensure that citizens remain part of the EU-UK conversation.

Congratulations to all three #EmpowerEUAwards shortlisted organisations.

[Dr IreneOldfather 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @IreneOldfather]

Looking forward to seeing colleagues /friends tomorrow night @EuropeanMovemen Scotland dinner. Thanks to @sirgrahamwatson +Vanessa Glenn 4nomination for Scottish European of the YearTough competition but nice to be in the mix @ALLIANCE_ExtAff @IanMWelsh @tommyNtour 🇪🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #SAFE