Chamber and committees

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

The Committee was established in June 2026. It focuses on:

the Scottish Government’s EU and external affairs policy
policy relating to the UK’s relationship with the EU
the Scottish Government’s international activities, including international development
other areas of Scottish Government responsibility relating to devolution, intra-UK and intergovernmental relations
culture and the creative industries.

Details of the next meeting are not available yet.

The Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee usually meets on Tuesday.

Work of the Committee

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

15 July 2026

Letter from Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, 15 July 2026

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Proposed closure of Cooper Gallery Dundee

25 June 2026

Letter from Scottish Contemporary Art Network (SCAN), 25 June 2026

Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee

Interministerial Standing Committee meeting

22 June 2026

Letter from Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, 22 June 2026

Meeting date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Interests, Deputy Convener, Decision on Taking Business in Private, Membership of External Bodies, Work Programme

To consider and report on the following —

proposals for European Union legislation;
the implementation of European Communities and European Union legislation;
any European Communities or European Union issue;
the development and implementation of the Scottish Administration’s links with countries and territories outside Scotland, the European Union (and its institutions) and other international organisations; and
co-ordination of the international activities of the Scottish Administration.