European Union

European Democracy: A Note on Theory and Practice

Based on previous experience and current active membership of the European Parliament Former Members’ Association, following the confirmation vote for Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission, I wrote the attached piece on how the European Union works in theory and actual practice: European Democracy: a Note on Theory and Practice

Note for European Parliament Former Members on How Blair Killed the Coops

Following interest in my book on “How Blair Killed the Coops”, which includes considerable reference to European Funding and its influence, I was asked to submit a more detailed note for wider information. My book can now be found in the Library of the European Parliament. How Blair Killed the Coops Note for FMA

Detailed EU Funds Briefing for Scotland Masterclasses

In advance of a series of elevan EU funding masterclasses deivered across Scotland to around 500 organisations, this is the advanced briefing offered to potential attendees. This will be explained throughout these events in further presentations. Detailed EU Funds Briefing

Initial Note on 2014-2020 EU Funds available in Scotland

Making EU funding applications has always emphasised “getting ahead of the game”. This means that potential applicants need to be aware of available funding opportunities and “slots”. Les Huckfied’s note seeks to explain to potential third sector applicants the openings which might exist, so that they might be prepared. Initial 2014-2020 EU Funds Briefing

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