OUR MISSION
AND HISTORY
Our Mission
Established in 1948 to promote peace, democracy and European integration, we bring together European civil society, employers, trade unions, NGOs, political parties, local government and academia, to provide a platform to encourage and facilitate the active participation of citizens and stakeholders from a cross-section of sectors in the development of European solutions to our common problems.
As the largest pan-European network of national and pan-European organisations, we seek to promote new ideas about the future of Europe, spark debate on the EU’s architecture and develop forward-looking proposals in favour of European co-operation and integration, based on the principles of peace, democracy, freedom, solidarity, equality, justice, the respect for human rights and the rule of law.
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Our Strategic Priorties & Work Programme
Ever since its establishment, European Movement International has offered thought leadership on the issues facing Europe.
Today our goal is to inform the debate around the EU, involve European civil society in the discussions that affect them, and influence decision-makers in Brussels and capitals across the EU and beyond.
By drawing from the expertise of our members, present in 39 countries and covering a whole host of sectors and subject areas, the European Movement International puts forward recommendations for the direction our Union needs to take in the pursuit of European integration.
Below is a collection of our policy work. For more information on our policy positions, take a look at our 2024 Work Plan, or read about our Policy Priorities for 2024-2026. You can also take a look at the work we did in 2023.