| Good morning, Welcome to Tuesday's newsletter from The Scotsman. Our readers are our lifeblood, so with a critical few months coming up in Scottish politics, we want to thank you for your support by offering 25% off an annual digital subscription with us. Use the code POLITICS25 and get unlimited access to all our politics news, commentary and analysis in print and on your phone, tablet and desktop. European Commission propose 'Covid-19 passports' - here's what it means The European Commission has confirmed that it will be submitting a proposal for a digital coronavirus vaccination across Europe. The so-called Digital Green Pass will give a person proof that they have received their coronavirus jag, alongside test results showing that they have had a negative Covid-19 test. Planning on travelling later this year? Here's what a Covid-19 passport means. Budget 2021: What will it mean for Scotland? With the UK budget set to be delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rushi Sunak tomorrow, we've looked at what the announcements could mean for Scotland. While many of Westminster Budget announcements do not usually apply to Scotland - normally most key areas are devolved to the Scottish parliament - this year's package is set for more significance. Here's what the Budget could mean for Scotland. Opinion: 'I stand with Nicola Sturgeon as unionists launch hysterical attacks' Read our columnist Angus Robertson thoughts on the on-going row surrounding the First Minister amid the Alex Salmond trial. 'Nicola Sturgeon is the most popular leader the SNP has ever had and her standing amongst the general public is miles ahead of her rivals' he writes, as he defends the First Minister. Read his full column here. Thank you for reading, there are lots more headlines below. Graham Falk | 