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Groundhog Day – the return of EU law?
Reading time: 6 minutes
The recent UK-EU summit saw commitments to work towards agreements which would involve the United Kingdom dynamically aligning with some EU legislation. This blog explores…
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Regulatory Autonomy in Post-Brexit Waters: lessons from the UK-EU Sandeel Dispute
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This blog examines the outcome of the EU’s legal challenge to the UK and Scottish Governments decision to close North Sea Waters to sandeel fishing…
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The new UK-EU fisheries agreement: what’s the catch?
Reading time: 11 minutes
On 19 May 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) held a summit at which they agreed on a ‘renewed agenda for…
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Drouthy Days: is Scotland prepared for drought?
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Scotland has been experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather along with much of the UK. This blog explores the current situation, key impacts and…
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The UK-EU summit: a reset in relations?
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Following the UK-EU summit on 19 May 2025, this blog looks at the outcomes most relevant to devolved policy areas along with the reaction of…
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Second homes in Scotland – facts, figures and policy
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This blog considers the number of second homes in Scotland and the policy measures that affect them (and provides an update to a previous blog…
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The Final Countdown to election 2026: Programme for Government 2025-26 – Building the Best Future for Scotland
Reading time: 26 minutes
This extended, long-read blogpost provides a summary of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2025-26 and highlights areas that are likely to be of particular…
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The European Commission Work Programme 2025 – what it says and why it matters to Scotland?
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This blog sets out the key policy and legislative priorities identified by the European Commission in its 2025 Work Programme. It then sets out why…
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Intergovernmental activity update: Quarter 3 2024
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SPICe has published a new quarterly intergovernmental activity update, which covers quarter 3 (July to September) of 2024. You can find previous updates on our…
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The Clyde cod controversy: a case study of evidence-based fisheries management. Part 2.
Reading time: 11 minutes
This two-part blog series explores the Scottish Government’s approach to decision-making and the use of evidence in fisheries management.
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The Clyde cod controversy: a case study of evidence-based fisheries management. Part 1.
Reading time: 5 minutes
This two-part blog series explores the Scottish Government’s approach to decision-making and the use of evidence in fisheries management.
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Climate Change and Scottish Parliament committees: Rural Affairs and Islands Committee – Rural Land Use
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This blog is one of a series that illustrate how climate change relates to policy areas covered by each subject committee. With a remit covering…
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