EFA is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Winnie Ewing, EFA’s first woman president and one of the most notable champions for the Scottish National Party and the cause of Scottish Independence in Europe.
She was one of the pillars of EFA, serving as an EFA MEP for ten years between 1989 and 1999 and two mandates as EFA President (1991-1994 & 1997-2000). She was a visionary who worked tirelessly for Scotland and for a Europe of all peoples, such was her commitment to Scottish Independence in Europe she earned the nickname ‘Madame Écosse’ – Scotland’s voice in Europe.
We will always remember her as one of the most committed voices in our political family and we were proud to award her as an Honorary EFA Member at our 2005 General Assembly.
We offer our deepest condolences to her family, her friends and our partners in the SNP at such a sad time.
As part of our tribute to her work, her legacy, and her impact on EFA, we’ve included contributions below from those who served alongside her as MEPs and our current president:
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