Young European Movement UK

Young European Movement UK
President Juuso Järviniemi
Vice President James Evered, Chris Stenseth
Treasurer Lisa Bruining
Communications Director Eoin Burgin
Founded 1972
Headquarters United Kingdom
Membership 420
Website www.yem.org.uk

The Young European Movement UK (YEM UK) was formed in 1972 as a nonpartisan platform for under 35s to express their opinions on Europe. It is the UK branch of the Young European Federalists (JEF) and has a close relationship with the European Movement (EM) and other partners.

Activities

YEM UK has organized and been present at various events such as marches and protests. In March 2017, an anti-Brexit protest was held in Edinburgh[1][2], at which the chairman of the local branch said: "We want to raise the issue in British and Scottish people's lives that you have lies in the referendum campaign that people were not held accountable for and, whether you voted Remain or Leave, that is a real issue."[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Thousands of Brexit protesters pay silent tribute to Westminster attack victims". Yorkshire Post. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "Anti-Brexit protesters march on parliament to demand a voice for the 48%". The New European. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "Crowds march in Edinburgh to support EU". BBC News. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2017.

Further reading

  • Duch, Markus (April 4, 2017). "We must save the union before it's too late!". Europa-Debat. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
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