Stephen Gethins

MSP, Dundee City East, Minister for Europe, External Affairs & Energy, Scottish Government. Promoted by Stephen Gethins, c/o SNP offices 8 Old Glamis Rd, Dundee

[Hannah Graham @DrHannahGraham]

Reform UK MSP David Smith asks the First Minister about whether the Scottish Government would consider imposing restrictions on Muslim women wearing the burqa in Scotland.

John Swinney's response is spot on.
#FMQs

[António Costa @eucopresident]

The images from Ratko Mladić’s funeral yesterday in Belgrade were shocking.

Ratko Mladić was a convicted war criminal. He was responsible for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. He died while serving a life sentence for the Srebrenica genocide and other crimes.

The elements of official support and the presence of some senior Serbian officials at the funeral are deeply regrettable. They demonstrate a failure to confront a dark chapter in Europe’s recent history and contradict the values underpinning Serbia’s path towards the European Union.

Our thoughts are with all the victims of the crimes committed in the countries of former Yugoslavia.

[Commissioner for Human Rights @CommissionerHR]

The public glorification of Ratko Mladić, a convicted war criminal responsible for the Srebrenica genocide and crimes against humanity, is unlawful under national and international law. All authorities must uphold accountability, protect victims’ rights, and defend justice.
Read my full statement ⬇️
https://t.co/eym62GLzur

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

Scotland attracting more foreign investment in energy than anywhere else in Europe except Germany and France. Yes there are challenges but what a vote of confidence in the sector overall - https://t.co/CrWL3caoZA

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

On behalf of the people of Scotland, I would like to convey my deepest solidarity with people in Nepal and China following the devastating flooding.

My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries or have been otherwise impacted.

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

Iceland is a member of the Single Market (and Schengen), I thought that meant you couldn’t be independent?

Try telling 🇮🇪🇪🇪🇵🇹🇸🇮🇲🇹🇫🇷🇵🇱🇳🇱🇩🇰🇬🇷🇨🇿🇫🇮 that they are somehow not Independent.

Also Iceland gets to decide whether it is in the EU or not unlike 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Deeply unserious.

[MP @P14Murray]

Evidence of democracy. However, the only one of all these referendums to lead to complete disaffiliation from the EU was the UK’s- EEA membership would have prevented 75% of the economic damage reported (again) today

[Olga Wojtas @OlgaWojtas]

Incredible @edbookfest event with the great Philippe Sands in conversation with @StephenGethins, ten years on from his landmark, @BaillieGifford Prize-winning family memoir uncovering the origin of the concept of genocide.
Check out the livestream.
https://t.co/rakbaTHDXq

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

Iceland is a member of the Single Market (and Schengen), I thought that meant you couldn’t be independent?

Try telling 🇮🇪🇪🇪🇵🇹🇸🇮🇲🇹🇫🇷🇵🇱🇳🇱🇩🇰🇬🇷🇨🇿🇫🇮 that they are somehow not Independent.

Also Iceland gets to decide whether it is in the EU or not unlike 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Deeply unserious.

[Nigel Farage @Nigel_Farage]

Congratulations to Iceland on voting to keep their independence.

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

My thoughts are with the people of Norway following the death of King Harald V.

On behalf of the people of Scotland, my condolences to Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and the Royal Family at this sad time.

[DiscussingFilm @DiscussingFilm]

The Muppets have released a statement on the tragic passing of Tim Curry.

“Few humans have earned the title of honorary Muppet more than the legendary Tim Curry. As a performer, he was unparalleled – witty, charming, unnerving, and deeply funny.

We will always consider it one of our greatest treasures to have been part of Long John Silver’s crew. Thank you for everything, Tim.”

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

Proud that Dundee hosts an Imagination library and prouder still of my colleague (and Dolly super fan) Cllr Lee Mills who did so much to bring that library to the City. He recently did the kilt walk for the library. Here’s the link - https://t.co/BJCtClT6Uy

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

Labour promised to lower your energy bills, but it was just confirmed they are rising again - for the seventh time under this UK Labour government.

Enough is enough. It’s Scotland’s energy, and it’s time to put it into Scotland’s hands.

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

Proud that Dundee hosts an Imagination library and prouder still of my colleague (and Dolly super fan) Cllr Lee Mills who did so much to bring that library to the City. He recently did the kilt walk for the library. Here’s the link - https://t.co/BJCtClT6Uy

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

What a life of positivity and impact. Love the music, yes, but to found a library so kids have the opportunity to read means a legacy for decades. And there is a great link to Dundee …

[Imagination Library @dollyslibrary]

Our team, our local program partners, and every operational partner who helps make this program possible each month are heartbroken at the loss of our founder, Dolly Parton. (cont.)

[Steve Rosenberg @BBCSteveR]

Sad to learn that Dolly Parton had died. What an artist, a total legend. Here’s my musical tribute to the Queen of Country.

[The National @ScotNational]

A Scottish Government minister has paid tribute to the 'extraordinary courage, determination and resilience' of the people of Ukraine, ahead of the country’s independence day on Monday https://t.co/Xv9vIOG4GW

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

Despite being one of the most energy-rich countries in the world, we pay some of the highest energy bills in Europe.

The energy price cap is set to rise again on Wednesday.

This must be a wake up call for the Prime Minister. We need urgent action to lower people’s bills.

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

Important point from the FM on Ukraine’s Independence Day is that they are fighting for us all and our common values of democracy, human rights and dignity #SlavaUkraïni

[John Swinney @JohnSwinney]

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine.

You are fighting not only for your freedom, but for the democratic values we all hold dear.

People in Scotland stand proudly in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦

[Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins]

With the sad passing of Siim Kallas wormers reflecting on the role he played in taking his country to the heart of the EU as an independent state with the associated benefits for Estonians and the rest of Europe. What a journey! 🇪🇺🇪🇪

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Avec la disparition de Siim Kallas, l’Europe perd l’un de ses artisans les plus convaincus.

Acteur majeur de l’ancrage européen de l’Estonie, de la création de sa monnaie après l’indépendance, à son adhésion à l’Union européenne puis à l’euro, il aura consacré son action à notre Europe réunifiée, comme Premier ministre de l’Estonie puis Vice-Président de la Commission européenne.

J’adresse mes sincères condoléances au peuple estonien, à sa fille @KajaKallas, ainsi qu’à toute sa famille.