Together Forward and Italian Comites of Edimburgh

In the spirit of the founding values ​​of Europe we have chosen to set up as a collective voice for the more than half a million Italian citizens in the UK, with the aim to make our demands heard in the Brexit negotiations and defend the continuity of our European citizenship rights, 

Italian Comites in Edimburgh  is a democratically elected committee which works to identify and support the needs of the Italian community in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The COMITES, (Committee for Italians Abroad), works with the CGIE and the Italian Foreign Ministry to assist Italian citizens in dealing with diplomatic and consular services. It  is composed of 12 members elected by Italian citizens resident in Scotland and Northern Ireland. 

In collaboration with the Consulate, the COMITES aims to:-- Support Italian citizens residing in Scotland and Northern Ireland; -- Facilitate the relationship between Italian citizens, the Consulate and the Embassy; -- Promote social, cultural and recreational initiatives organised by the community; -- Promote the Italian language in schools and support Italians products; --Offer advice to groups and institutions operatingin Scotland and Northern Ireland;-- Consult on suggestions and proposals of the Consular authorities; -- Advise Consular authorities where intervention mightassist members of the Italian community.