European Movement International

European Movement International is a non-governmental organisation that advocates for European integration and federalism. It was founded in 1948 by Winston Churchill, Konrad Adenauer, Alcide De Gasperi, and other prominent European leaders, including Robert Schuman, Paul-Henri Spaak, and Johan Willem Beyen, with the aim of promoting European unity and cooperation, as envisioned in the Schuman Declaration and the Treaty of Rome. The organisation has its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, and works closely with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of Europe. It also collaborates with other organisations, such as the European Youth Forum, the European Women's Lobby, and the European Trade Union Confederation.

● History

The history of European Movement International dates back to the aftermath of World War II, when there was a strong desire among European leaders, including Charles de Gaulle, Harold Macmillan, and Helmut Schmidt, to create a more unified and peaceful Europe. The organisation was founded in 1948, with the support of the American Committee on United Europe, which was established by William Donovan and Allen Dulles. The first president of the organisation was Winston Churchill, who played a key role in shaping its early years, along with other prominent leaders, such as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Jean Monnet. Over the years, the organisation has undergone several transformations, including the merger with the European Union of Federalists in 1999, which was supported by European Parliament members, such as Altiero Spinelli and Jo Leinen. Today, the organisation continues to promote European integration and federalism, working closely with other organisations, such as the European Movement Germany, the European Movement France, and the European Movement UK.

● Organisation

The organisation is governed by a Council, which is composed of representatives from its member organisations, including the European Movement Germany, the European Movement France, and the European Movement UK. The Council is responsible for setting the organisation's overall strategy and direction, in consultation with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of Europe. The organisation also has a Secretariat, which is based in Brussels, Belgium, and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organisation, working closely with other organisations, such as the European Youth Forum, the European Women's Lobby, and the European Trade Union Confederation. The organisation is funded by its member organisations, as well as by grants from the European Commission and other organisations, such as the European Foundation for Democracy and the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.

● Activities

The organisation engages in a range of activities, including advocacy, research, and education, in collaboration with other organisations, such as the European University Institute, the College of Europe, and the European Institute of Public Administration. It works to promote European integration and federalism, and to raise awareness about the benefits of European unity, as envisioned in the Schuman Declaration and the Treaty of Rome. The organisation also organises events and conferences, such as the European Movement International Congress, which brings together leaders and experts from across Europe, including European Parliament members, such as Martin Schulz and Hans-Gert Pöttering. Additionally, the organisation publishes reports and studies on key issues related to European integration, such as the European single market, the eurozone, and migration policy, in collaboration with other organisations, such as the Centre for European Policy Studies and the European Policy Centre.

● Members

The organisation has a diverse range of members, including non-governmental organisations, trade unions, and business associations, such as the European Trade Union Confederation, the European Employers' Association, and the European Association of Craft, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. Its members come from all over Europe, including Germany, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, and work together to promote European integration and federalism. The organisation also has a strong network of national councils, which are responsible for promoting its activities and values at the national level, in collaboration with other organisations, such as the European Movement Germany, the European Movement France, and the European Movement UK. Some of its notable members include the European Youth Forum, the European Women's Lobby, and the European Trade Union Confederation, which work closely with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of Europe.

● Policy

The organisation's policy priorities include promoting European integration, strengthening the European single market, and enhancing the eurozone, as envisioned in the Schuman Declaration and the Treaty of Rome. It also works to promote sustainable development, social justice, and human rights in Europe, in collaboration with other organisations, such as the European Environmental Bureau, the European Anti-Poverty Network, and the European Human Rights Commission. The organisation is committed to promoting a more federal Europe, with a strong emphasis on democracy, transparency, and accountability, as supported by European Parliament members, such as Guy Verhofstadt and Daniel Cohn-Bendit. It works closely with the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of Europe to achieve its policy goals, and collaborates with other organisations, such as the European Movement Germany, the European Movement France, and the European Movement UK.