European Parliament Office in Scotland

General information

Our role is to raise awareness of the role of the European Parliament – the EU's Citizens' Chamber – in the European Union and the decisions made by its directly elected Members. The decision made by the MEP have a huge impact on our daily lives and the world around us, and on 22 may 2014 you can vote for the representative that best represents your views.

- Every year we answer thousands of enquiries, distribute publications and attend exhibitions throughout the UK.

- We organise press briefings and keep the media informed of news stories from the European Parliament.

- We work closely with teachers, educationalists and organisations involved in promoting active citizenship to produce and distribute free educational resources about the European Parliament and the EU generally.

- Our outreach team develops links with trade bodies, professions, large and small companies, non-governmental organisations and anyone else who has an interest in European affairs and the role of the European Parliament.