European Movement in Finland
The European Movement in Finland is a politically non-committed organization that views European Integration as a positive resource. The European Movement in Finland is dedicated to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and democratic European Union. The slogan of the organization is “Together for a better Europe”. The European Movement in Finland acts as an independent discussion forum for citizens on matters related to EU politics and informs citizens about current events, issues, and decision-making within the EU. The European Movement in Finland strives to encourage the active participation of citizens and Finnish non-governmental organizations in the discussions surrounding the EU. It has thousands of citizen members and several partner organization members, including Taloudellinen Tiedotustoimisto, SAK, STTK, AKAVA, MTK, Suomen ylioppilaskuntien liitto, SAMOK, Suomen Lukiolaisten Liitto, and Ammattiin opiskelevat - Sakki.
History
The European Movement in Finland was established on January 31, 1994, ten months before the vote determining whether or not Finland would join the EU. The European Movement in Finland campaigned heavily for membership by organizing public discussions and promoting information about the EU. The public elections deciding on Finland’s EU membership were held on October 16, 1994. Finland became a member of the EU on January 1, 1995, along with Sweden and Austria. Finland, Sweden, and Austria were the first countries to join the EU since the end of the Cold War.
Goals
The European Movement in Finland is the national council of the pan-European European Movement International. The objective of the European Movement in Finland is to:
- Promote public discussion concerning the EU and its development
- Familiarize the Finnish people with the ideological, political, and economic basics of European integration, and deepen knowledge on EU matters
- Motivate and encourage citizens, especially young voters, to participate in European Parliamentary elections
- Act as a public discussion forum and a consultative expert organization in the formation of Finnish EU policies
- Promote knowledge of European culture, cultural exchange, and interaction between Finland and other EU countries, for example, by celebrating Europe Day.
To achieve these aims, the European Movement in Finland organizes various discussion events, publishes pamphlets and a biannual magazine, contacts politicians and civil servants, and coordinates information tours and campaigns throughout Finland.
External links
- Official website of the European Movement in Finland
- Official website of the European Movement International
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