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The SNP is launching its European election campaign with a pledge to protect Scottish jobs and boost economic recovery. The SNP has launched its European election campaign with a pledge to protect Scottish jobs and boost economic recovery.
Party leader and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will set out his stall at a renewable energy company in Edinburgh's Leith area. Party leader and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond set out his stall at a renewable energy company in Edinburgh's Leith area.
He said his was the only party offering a strong voice for Scotland in Europe.He said his was the only party offering a strong voice for Scotland in Europe.
Millions of voters across 27 countries will go to the polls to elect 736 MEPs between 4 June and 7 June.Millions of voters across 27 countries will go to the polls to elect 736 MEPs between 4 June and 7 June.
'Seeking opportunities'
Scotland will return six MEPs, one less than in the previous European Parliament.Scotland will return six MEPs, one less than in the previous European Parliament.
Mr Salmond will be highlighting the importance of green jobs on a visit to Pelamis Wave Power, which builds wave power generators being deployed off Orkney. SNP EURO MANIFESTO class="" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/13_05_09_snp.pdf">SNP European pledge [28KB] Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html">Download the reader here
Mr Salmond highlighted the importance of green jobs on a visit to Pelamis Wave Power, which builds wave power generators being deployed off Orkney.
He said: "Pelamis Wave Power is an excellent example of Scottish success.He said: "Pelamis Wave Power is an excellent example of Scottish success.
"We are developing groundbreaking technology which will put Scotland at the forefront of Europe's renewable revolution and create 16,000 green jobs in Scotland over the next decade.""We are developing groundbreaking technology which will put Scotland at the forefront of Europe's renewable revolution and create 16,000 green jobs in Scotland over the next decade."
Mr Salmond went on: "Our efforts are focused on protecting jobs, promoting Scotland's economic recovery and building Scottish success, now and with independence. SNP European candidate Ian Hudghton MEP added: "Our commitment is clear - as part of a strong SNP team we will work flat out to protect jobs.
"We will continue to work with others at home and partners across Europe to seek out opportunities for Scottish businesses and Scotland's economy." "SNP MEPs provide the strongest voice for your concerns in Europe and the more SNP MEPs we return to the European Parliament the louder this voice will be."