19 March 2019
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attended the 13th meeting of the Standing Council on Europe in Edinburgh.

Delighted to be in Edinburgh today with the Standing Council on Europe, at a critical time, with only days to go to the end of the art 50 process. #Brexit https://t.co/U4hJ0wMupF
— Anton Muscatelli (@UofGVC) March 18, 2019
The Council was established in 2016 after the EU referendum. Members consider the impact the EU exit may have on Scotland and provides advice and support to Ministers on the best way to secure Scottish interests and objectives.
With only 11 days until the planned EU exit date of the 29th March, FM @NicolaSturgeon met the Standing Council on Europe to discuss Scotland and the UK’s place in Europe. pic.twitter.com/vhC4hnibo0
— First Minister (@ScotGovFM) March 18, 2019