European Union in the UK

Europe Month in Scotland: Investing in the next generation of EU-UK ties

As part of Europe Month celebrations taking place across the UK, Deputy EU Ambassador to UK Isabell Poppelbaum visited Scotland to engage with government representatives, business leaders, students, and EU citizens’ organisations.

Opening a Europe Day conference in Edinburgh, she highlighted the vital contribution of EU citizens across Scotland and reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to protecting citizens’ rights.

At the University of Edinburgh, discussions focused on the future of EU-UK relations, the return of Erasmus+ opportunities, and the importance of youth mobility and exchanges.

From dialogue with the Scottish Government and business representatives to conversations with students and civil society, the visit showed how strong people-to-people connections continue to shape the future of the EU-UK partnership.

European writers and stories take centre stage in London this weekend.

As part of , we support the European Writers’ Festival at the British Library. Writers from across Europe will gather for conversations, readings and panels exploring the ideas shaping our world today.

📍 British Library, London
🗓️ 16–17 May

Discover new voices, connect through literature, and experience Europe’s stories beyond borders.
More info and tickets: https://events.bl.uk/events/european-writers-festival

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺
On 9 May 1950, Robert Schuman had a vision: to build a Union where peace, integration and democratic cooperation go hand in hand.
Ever since, we have celebrated this day to remind ourselves of the long way our Union has come and the values that unite us.

Team Europe on the move!

🏃🏃‍♀️To celebrate Europe Day, colleagues from the EU Delegation and EU Member States came together in Hyde Park today as Team Europe.🇪🇺

Because Europe is not just about policies — it’s about people and shared experiences.

💡Did you know? With the UK set to rejoin Erasmus+ from 2027, even more opportunities are opening up for young people — in education, training and sport. Erasmus+ sport actions promote physical activity, social inclusion, and volunteering by funding projects that foster cross-border cooperation among grassroots sports organizations.

Key opportunities include staff mobility e.g. coaching or job shadowing, capacity building and much more.

More info about ErasmusPlus 💙 https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/organisations/sport-actions

“What is Europe to you?”

Marking Europe Day we opened a thought-provoking photo exhibition at Europe House by artist and curator Lisa Borgiani.

As part of , the exhibition brings together voices from citizens across Europe. It explores faces, stories, and emotions that highlight both our diversity and shared humanity.

The exhibition is open throughout May at the 12 Star Gallery of Europe House.

🇪🇺 One venue. 27 European Member states. One unforgettable journey.

This Europe Day, “Visit Europe in One Day” transformed London into a celebration of Europe’s cultures, languages and traditions. Bringing the spirit of unity in diversity all under one roof ✨