Europe Day Conference 2026: From Migration Narratives to Lived Realities

Citizens Rights Project invites you to our annual Europe Day conference, bringing together researchers, policymakers, civil society organisations, and communities to reflect on the key issues affecting EU and European nationals in Scotland.

This year, the conference focuses on migration narratives — exploring how public debate has evolved from before Brexit, through Brexit, and into current policy discussions, and how this shapes the experiences of EU nationals today.

Migration narratives influence public opinion, shape policy decisions, and impact people’s everyday lives. This conference will examine how these narratives are formed, how misinformation spreads, and how we can respond with evidence, dignity and solidarity.

The afternoon programme will also focus on lived realities, including access to rights and services, and the specific challenges faced by different groups within European communities.

As always, we will reflect on our work at Citizens Rights Project and how services supporting EU nationals and other migrant communities must continue to evolve in response to a changing political and social landscape.

Info: This session will explore how migration narratives have evolved over time — from the pre-Brexit context, through the referendum period, and into current policy debates.
The discussion will consider how these narratives are shaped and amplified in political discourse and media, and how they impact the everyday lives of migrant communities in Scotland.

Info: Please note that lunch won't be provided.

Info: Presentation of recent research on the experiences of racialised EU citizens post-Brexit

Info: An introduction to the resource and key insights from their Migrants Participation Project.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

French Institute of Scotland, West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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