Structure of the European Movement
The European Movement has a unique place in British politics. It is a democratic membership organisation, governed by an elected Council. It has separate national councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and branches throughout England, supported by the work of professional staff in the London office. In addition, there are regional Representatives throughout the country to assist in the development of the branches and the delivery of the grassroots campaign.
The Young European Movement is an important part of the European Movement, working among students and other young people to put the pro-European message on campus and among youth organisations.
The European Movement also works closely with groups within political parties, such as the Conservative Group for Europe, the Labour Movement for Europe and the Liberal Democrat European Group.
There are national sections of the European Movement in most other European countries, coordinated by an international secretariat in Brussels. The different national sections assist each other in their campaigns, and promote contacts and exchanges amongst their members.
European Movement President and Vice-Presidents
President Rt Hon Charles Kennedy, MP
Vice-Presidents Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke, QC, MP
Baroness Quin
European Movement Executive Officers
Chairman Peter Luff (not the MP)
Vice-Chairmen Richard Corbett
Veronica Stiastny
Secretary Richard Laming
Treasurer Brendan Donnelly
The Executive Officers are also members of the National Executive.
European Movement staff
Administrative Officer Anne Were
Volunteer Estelle Rouhaud
Interns Davide Marchesi
