The European Movement
4 Dec 2019
Stephen Dorrell is the current chair of the European Movement. Its patrons include Lord Heseltine, Baroness Kennedy, Lord Patten and Baroness Shirley Williams.
Mission
Founded in 1949 after World War II, the European Movement is an independent, cross-party, non-governmental movement centred upon fostering peace and cooperation with our European neighbours and partners.
It builds support for retaining the UK's current status as a member of the European Union, and to defend all the benefits that we derive from our EU membership.
Core Values
- Peace
Our origins are in fostering peace amongst European countries which helps to build a peaceful global environment. - Rights
We seek to enhance the protection of human rights, worker rights and equality. - Freedom of Movement
Our goal is to safeguard the freedom of movement which is possible as a member of the EU. Both for UK citizens who want to travel and work abroad and for citizens of other EU countries who want to come here to work and to live. - Partnership, Collaboration and Common Interest
There is more that links us than separates us and we can achieve more when we combine our collective efforts. - Celebration of Diversity and Other Cultures
What we share is precious and difference gives us more to discover. - Environmental Protection
We need to conserve our natural world and effectively combat climate change.
"The world belongs to the next generations: our vision is that they should have unlimited opportunity to build a brighter future."