Scotland in Europe: Our journey to the European Parliament! In this special episode of our podcast, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share our exciting journey to Brussels where they joined a delegation organised by campaign groups Yes for EU and Europe for Scotland. Our mission? To promote Scotland's place in Europe and meet with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs ) in support of an independent Scotland rejoining the EU. From behind the scenes moments to exclusive MEP interviews, this episdoe captures the warm welcome and strong support we received in the heart of the EU. Our trip was not only inspiring for all the delegates but also formed part of the Europe Day celebrations on May 9th with footage featured in an event held in Edinburgh and also livestreamed.

Key chapters: 00:00:21 Arriving in Brussels 00:02:53 Elise Tallaron, Heather Anderson, Alyn Smith and Marlene Halliday share their hopes for the visit 00:06:27 Emotional arrival at the European Parliament 00:11:48 Inside the Parliament 00:13:40 A message from Thomas Waitz MEP 00:18:15 Fiona and Marlene go exploring 00:20:47 Elise introduces her team 00:21:33 A message from Vicent Marza Ibanez MEP 00:23:46 A glimpse of the debating chamber 00:24:38 A message from Olga Perez Vitoria, EFA Advisor 00:28:55 A chat with Hana from Coppieters Foundation 00:32:30 A message to our young people from Rina Hajdari and Charlotte Bechert 00:37:57 A message from Valentina Servera Clavell, EFA Campaigns 00:41:27 End of the day reflections from Heather Anderson and Alyn Smith 00:44:53 A message from Terry Reintke, MEP 00:46:19 Europe Day event excerpt from Q and A session

Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/4L8rWoGFeJc?si=zpYPE61Kv-nDrbtC

Watch the Europe Day event here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QoCJN_b5RDA?si=aiwUlBAelhQhAVCw

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