We produce a number of briefing notes for members throughout the year on relevant EU policy areas that require concise explication.  A number of these are available for public download and are listed below.

Lisbon Treaty

Together with the Highlands and Islands European Partnership, we have developed a briefing note on the implications of the Lisbon Treaty to Scotland as it comes into force.

Brief - Update on Lisbon Treaty
Brief - update on the Lisbon Treaty.pdf

Category:	Policy Briefs
Date:	November 30, 1999

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Commission-designate

A guide to the Commission-designate, from its political make up to the backgrounds of the nominees.

Brief - Commission Designate
Commissioners brief.pdf

Category:	Policy Briefs
Date:	November 30, 1999

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European Elections 2009

A guide to the 4 June 2009 European Elections.  From the basics to the more complicated impact of the Reform Treaty and details of MEP candidates in Scotland.

BRIEF - European Elections 2009
BRIEF - European Elections 2009.pdf

Category:	Policy Briefs
Date:	November 30, 1999

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Members only downloads

2010 Policy Planner

This documents provides a calender outline of the main EU policy dossiers of interest to ESEC members including an outline of the different type of actions expected throughout the year.

Samecki Orenitation Paper

This is a stock taking excercise on the future of regional policy debate by outgoing Commissioner for Regional Policy Paweł Samecki before handing over  the portfolio to the new Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn.