Guidance for policy officials: influencing EU policy

Introduction

This guidance has been prepared by the European Relations Division in the Directorate for Culture, Europe and External Affairs, to assist policy officials in the Scottish Government in influencing EU policy in their policy areas.

This guidance explains the EU decision making process; offers advice on engaging and influencing early on in the process and engaging in the formal negotiating and decision-making process.

Additional guidance for policy officials is available at the following links:

Implementing EU Obligations
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/International/Europe/Policies/Strengthening-Relationships/Obligations/Implementing-EU-Policy

Explanatory Memoranda
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/International/Europe/Policies/Strengthening-Relationships/Obligations/Explanatory-Memoranda

Handling Infractions
http://www.gov.scot/Topics/International/Europe/Policies/Strengthening-Relationships/Obligations/Handling-Infractions .