Upcoming events (from September to November)
11 September 2010 - London - European Movement AGM
The European Movement is holding its AGM on 11th September from 10.30am to 4pm, at University College London, Gower Street, WC1E 6BT (JZ Young Lecture Theatre, Medical Sciences and Anatomy Building).
Attendance at the AGM is free of charge for members of the European Movement but we ask members to make a donation of £20 each (£10 for YEM members) towards the costs of staging the event (conference papers, lunch, refreshments).
To register, please write to us at Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London SE1 7SJ, with your name and contact details, and a cheque payable to 'European Movement'.
Non members are welcome to attend.
Discussions during the day will focus on the European policies of the coalition government as well as the strategy and action of the European Movement. Click here to view the full agenda.
For any questions, please email us at emoffice(at)euromove.org.uk
17 September 2010 - London - Dinner with your MEP - Ms Marina Yannakoudakis MEP
The European Movement in London is inviting London MEPs to speak to our members over dinner about their work in the European Parliament. The first dinner is on Friday 17th September with Conservative MEP Marina Yannakoudakis, who will be talking about her work in the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the Committee on Women's rights and Gender Equality.
This event will take place at Bertorelli Restaurant (19 Charlotte street, W1T 1RL) and it will start at 19.30 with a dinner to be followed by Ms Yannakoudakis speech. Please arrive by 19.15.
There are only 20 places available so register early to avoid disappointment. Tickets cost £25, for which participants will get 2 courses and a glass of wine. Please find attached the menu, you can chose a main course and either a starter or a dessert.
To register please e-mail your menu choices (including whether you prefer white or red wine) to info(at)em-il.org.uk by Friday 3 September.
18 September 2010 - Brighton - Europe Matters
The Sussex Branch of the European Movement organises informal meetings to discuss European topics on the 3rd Saturday of every month starting at 11.15 am, in the upstairs room of The Cricketers pub in Brighton. The pub is the oldest in Brighton - drinks and bar lunches are available on the spot. Next meeting is on 18th September.
October 2010 - Liskeard, Callington, Tavistock - 2010 Autumn Fairs
Tamar Branch's stalls will be at Liskeard St Matthew's fair (Saturday 2 October), Callington Honey Fair (Wednesday 6 October) and Tavistock Goose fair (Wednesday 13 October). Come and visit us. better still, come and lend a hand. It's fun!
3 October 2010 - Wilton Park - Lisbon: Expectations and Realities, how the European Union is changing
The Sussex branch Annual Seminar will this year be held at Wiston House, the home of the Wilton Park Conference centre, on Sunday 3 October. The overall theme will focus on Lisbon - Expectations and Realities, how the European Union is changing.
Guest speakers will be Lord Hannay of Chiswick, Brendan Donnelly and Richard Corbett
Click here to download the seminar brochure.
19 November 2010 - Devonport - The EU: where does it go next?
The Tamar Branch of the European Movement is organising a meeting for members and friends on the theme "The European Union: Where does it go next?" Is the EU losing its way? Does it need a new sense of purpose? How can we reinvigorate it? Speakers: Kate Ironside (EU correspondent of the Western Morning News); Sir Cyril Townsend; Graham Watson MEP. Devonport High School for Girls, 7 pm. Click here to download the flyer.
Past events
8 September 2010 - Eastbourne - Dinner and meeting on 'Coalition's attitude to Europe'
The Eastbourne Branch will be holding a dinner followed by a meeting at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, from 7.30pm on 8 September 2010. The guest speaker will be Brendan Donnelly, Director of the Federal Trust, talking on "The Coalition's attitude to Europe".
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
12 August 2010 - Okehampton - Tamar Branch stall
The Tamar Branch will have a stall in Okehampton. Come and visit them! Better still, come and help!
6 August 2010 - Alfriston - Teas and Croquet
Sussex in Europe is organising a Tea and Croquet afternoon at Dean Place Hotel, Alfriston BN26 5TW.
croquet for all abilities, killer aficionados to complete novices
no charge; pay for your own tea;
book with the hotel on 01323 870248 if you want to have lunch there beforehand (either bar snacks or proper sit-down lunches are available)
Please let Grace Blaker know if you can come: e-mail or telephone 01273 470268
21 July 2010 - Eastbourne - Dinner and meeting with Dr Tim Bale on "Europe's myriad voting systems - a rough guide"
Eastbourne Branch will be holding a dinner followed by a meeting at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, from 7.30pm on 21 July 2010. The guest speaker will be Dr Tim Bale, Senior Lecturer in Politics and contemportary European Studies at Sussex University, talking on "Europe's myriad voting systems - a rough guide".
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
15 July 2010 - Launceston - Tamar Branch stall
The Tamar Branch will have a stall in Launceston. Come and visit them! Better still, come and help!
14 July 2010 - London - Debate on the Transatlantic Relationship with Sir Eldon Griffiths
The European-Atlantic Group is organizing on 14th July from 7.30pm to 10.30pm a buffet and debate on the transatlantic relationship with Sir Eldon Griffiths at the St Ermins Hotel, Caxton Street, SW1, London.
In the UK, Sir Eldon Griffiths was a Minister, and Under Secretary of State of the world's first Department of the Environment. In the USA, he has just been Chairman of the World Affairs Council with 400,000 members and is the Founder-Director of the Chapman University International Business Center. He is extremely conversant with the corridors of power in the USA where his journalistic columns are widely syndicated. Sir Eldon's areas of especial expertise include Iran and Afghanistan; his books on these subjects will be available on 14 July. The trans-Atlantic leitmotif of his career began with his education at Cambridge and at Yale. This thumbnail skim through his CV barely touches the surface of his many achievements, as you may well know.
Buffet and debate: £33; debate only: £15.
Click here to dowload the registration form.
10 July 2010 - Somerton - Al fresco lunch and discussion on Europe with Peter Luff
The Somerset and Dorset branch is organising an al fresco lunch on Saturday 10th July 2010 from 12pm at Paddock Lodge, The Grange, Somerton. Peter Luff, Chairman of the European Movement, will do a short address to bring us up-to-date with what is happening in Europe, after last year's European elections and this year's general election.
Tickets are £15 person. Please click here for more details and to register.
3 July 2010 - Sydenham Damerel - Tamar Branch summer party
The Tamar Branch of the European Movement is having its summer party on 3rd July 2010 from 6pm at Churchtown Farm, Sydenham Damerel near Tavistock. Members and friends are welcome.
25 June 2010 - Harrogate - The UK's future in the EU after the General Election
The Yorkshire & The Humber Branch of the European Movement invites you to the following presentation:
The UK’s future in the EU after the General Election
Speaker: Diana Wallis Liberal Democrat MEP for Yorkshire & the Humber & Vice-President of the European Parliament
The meeting will start at 7pm and will finish at 9pm on Friday 25th June 2010 at The St Robert’s Community Centre, 2/3 Robert Street, Harrogate.
This is a public event - no registration needed.
24 June 2010 - London - Is the Eurozone working?
Joint conference Federal Trust/Federal Union - Is the Eurozone working?
24 June 2010, 5.30 - 7.00pm followed by a drinks reception
The Lecture Theatre, 31 Jewry Street, London EC3N 2EY
Leading expert on European financial regulation and integration Graham Bishop is to be our chief speaker. He is to be joined on the platform by John Palmer, formerly of The Guardian and Council member of the Federal Trust. The meeting will be chaired by Professor Stephen Haseler, head of the Global Policy Unit at London Metropolitan University. Discussion will range over the Greek crisis, its spread across the Mediterranean members of the European Union and its threat to the northern members of the Union. Further speakers from the floor will add to the debate.
If you are interested in attending, please email me on: alison.sutherland(at)fedtrust.co.uk
18 June 2010 - Cumbria - The Nordic countries and the EU: the ins and outs
Forward in Europe is organising a talk on 18th June with Christian Thorning, Economic Counsellor at the Royal Danish Embassy in London, on "The Nordic countries: the ins and outs"
Venue: Briery Wood Hotel, between Ambleside and Windermere, LA23 1ES
Date: 18th June, 7.30pm (preceded by a buffet dinner at 6.15pm)
Click here for the official notice and the form to register
Click here to read the meeting invitation
18 June 2010 - London - Playing the game across borders, the EU and British Sport
The European Movement in London and the Premier League are organising an event entitled 'Playing the Game Across Borders - The EU and British Sport' on 18th June. The event, which will discuss how EU rules on the free movement of labour have benefited British sport in general and football in particular, will feature speeches from:
- Pedro Velazquez, Deputy Head of Sport Unit, European Commission
- James MacDougall, EU and International Officer, CCPR
- Alexandre Husting, University of Brussels
Venue: The Hospital Club, 24 Endell Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9HQ
Time: Registration: 6.00 - 6.30 pm
Speeches followed by Q&A: 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Reception and Screening of England vs. Algeria: 7.30 - 9.30 pm
End: 9.30 pm
If you would like to attend please send an e-mail to info(at)em-il.org.uk with your full name, organisation and position held.
14 June 2010 - London - European Movement in London AGM
The European Movement in London is holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday 14 June 2010. The AGM will take place at the European Commission Representation in the UK (8 Storey's Gate, London SW1P 3AT) and Charles Kennedy MP, President of the EM UK, will be making the introduction.
For more details please see the attached EMiL AGM Invitation.
To register, please email Petros Fassoulas at petros.fassoulas(at)fsa.gov.uk
9 June 2010 - Eastbourne - Dinner and meeting with Glenn Morris, Arctic Explorer on "The Arctic, the Innuit and Climate Change"
Eastbourne Branch will be holding a dinner followed by a meeting at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, from 7.30pm on 9 June 2010. The guest speaker will be Glenn Morris, Arctic Explorer, talking on "The Arctic, the Innuit and Climate Change".
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
8 June 2010 - Edinburgh - Anne Mackenzie Stuart Memorial Lecture, by Professor Sir David Edward KCMG, QC, FRSE, PC
Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, 172 High Street, Edinburgh
Sir David is one of Scotland's most distinguished lawyers both as academic and as practitioner. He has unrivalled experience of European law, having been appointed in 1989 as one of the inaugural Judges of the newly-created European Court of First Instance, and in 1992 appointed Judge of the European Court of Justice, a position from which he retired in 2004. He will speak on a topic to be confirmed, in an event commemorating Lady Anne Mackenzie Stuart's devotion to the European cause - and to the European Movement - over many years.
8 June 2010 - St Austell - Tamar Branch meeting with Mark Yeoman
Tuesday 8 June. Meeting with Mark Yeoman, Deputy Director, Convergence Partnership for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Cornwall College, St Austell. 7.15 pm.
6 June 2010 - London - YEM Congress
All Young European Movement members are invited to take part in the annnual Congress, to be held this year on 6th June at the Bridge House Pub, London (click here for a map).
All members have a right to vote or stand in elections for either the National Board or the Federal Executive. The National Board is responsible for the day to day running of YEM and the Federal Executive periodically oversees their work. All positions are elected annually and will need to be voted upon.
More details, visit the Facebook page or contact lina.ohltmann(at)jef.org.uk or sean.schneider(at)jef.org.uk
27 May 2010 - Edinburgh - "This House believes that Europe's democratic deficit is becoming a democratic chasm"
May 27, 7.00 - 8.30pm - English Speaking Union, 23 Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh EH3 8HQ
Joint Debate with the English Speaking Union and the Hansard Society
An excellent opportunity to hone your debating skills and listen to the professionals as they debate Europe's democratic deficit. Does it exist...? No doubt there will be plenty of vocal support for the proposition from UKIP and other Eurosceptics, and I'm sure we will have a good knock-about debate. Let's make sure we have a good turnout to support our side of the argument!
21 May 2010 - Dundee - Cinema screening 'Welcome', winner of the European Parliament's LUX Prize, 2009
The European Parliament Office in Edinburgh will host a screening of the film Welcome by Philippe Lioret, winner of the European Parliament's LUX Prize 2009, on 21th May in Dundee.
Welcome is set in Calais and charts the surrogate father/son bond that develops between an illegal Kurdish immigrant from Iraq and a French swimming instructor.
The objective of the European Parliament's LUX Prize is to illuminate the public debate on European integration and to facilitate the diffusion of European films in the European Union. The LUX prize is voted for by Members of the European Parliament and awarded annually.
20 May 2010 - Edinburgh - EM Scotlands presents "EuroQuiz 2010" at The Pleasance
Joint event with the European Parliament Office in Scotland
Space is limited, so get your application in soon for a chance to put your team's name on the winner's trophy - with all the adulation and EU-wide fame attached to victory in this mental Olympiad. Entry is free and teams are restricted to a maximum of four people this year. There will be a free buffet for competitors and of course the bar will be open.
Get your team together and go for glory! To enter please email james.temple-smithson(at)europarl.europa.eu
10 May to 19 May 2010 - Across the country - the European Movement celebrates Europe Day
Three conferences, three topics, three cities...To celebrate Europe Day, the European Movement is organising three conferences in London, Bristol and Leeds. The question "What has Europe ever done for us" will be debated through three specific topics:
-Bristol: 10th May
`Labour market mobility and business in Europe'– with Professor Alan Butt Philip, Professor David May & Peter Luff
-Leeds: 14th May
`Social Policy and student mobility in Europe' – with Brendan Donnelly, Professor Simon Lightfoot, Professor Nick Robinson & Lynette Falconer
-London: 19th May
`Putting Europe back on the agenda, your ideas are needed!'– with Professor John Drew & Richard Laming
Click here for more information.
19 May 2010 - Eastbourne - Dinner and meeting with Petros Fassoulas, EMiL Chairman, on "How pan-European political parties can address the EU's democratic deficit"
Eastbourne Branch will be holding a dinner followed by a meeting at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, from 7.30pm on 19 May 2010. The guest speaker will be Petros Fassoulas, Chairman of the European Movement in London, talking on "How pan-European political parties can address the EU's democratic deficit".
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
16 May 2010 - Edinburgh - Cinema screening 'Welcome', winner of the European Parliament's LUX Prize, 2009
The European Parliament Office in Edinburgh hosted two screenings of the film Welcome by Philippe Lioret, winner of the European Parliament's LUX Prize 2009, on 16th May in Edinburgh and on 21th May in Dundee.
Welcome is set in Calais and charts the surrogate father/son bond that develops between an illegal Kurdish immigrant from Iraq and a French swimming instructor.
The objective of the European Parliament's LUX Prize is to illuminate the public debate on European integration and to facilitate the diffusion of European films in the European Union. The LUX prize is voted for by Members of the European Parliament and awarded annually. For more information see www.lux-prize.eu
14 May 2010 - Oxford - YEM Oxford launch and event on "People for Sale: Trafficking across Europe" with Catherine Bearder MEP
OXFORD MEP - "People for Sale: Trafficking across Europe" - Friday 3rd week 8.00pm, St John's
Catherine Zena Bearder is a Liberal Democrat politician and MEP for South East England. She is the Director for Campaigns in Europe and has worked in promoting the "one parliament" campaign and the modernisation of the EU. Her other areas of expertise are social justice, homelessness and cross border crime. She addressed the issues surrounding people trafficking across Europe, those involved, and its effects.
Catherine's speech was followed by a presentation and reception from the Oxford branch of the YOUNG EUROPEAN MOVEMENT, a youth organisation promoting the discussion of European issues.
9 May 2010 - London - Forum on Europe and Democracy
On Europe Day, 9th May 2010, the European Movement together with European Alternatives is organising a Forum on Europe and Democracy, as part of Transeuropa Festival which will be held in London from 25th April to 9th May.
The Forum will open with a lecture by renowned American sociologist Saskia Sassen on London’s status as a global city and the implications for rethinking the meaning of democracy in a global age.
This will be followed by two round tables during which representatives from several NGOs, think tanks and civil society organisations will discuss about democratic participation in Europe and look at the different options for citizens and social movements to engage in European decision-making.
Click here to download the programme.
9 May 2010 - London - Special Service on Europe Day
Westminster Abbey is holding a special Europe Day Evensong at 6.30 pm on Sunday 9th May. The preacher will be Canon Guy Wilkinson, Adviser on Inter Faith Relations to the Archbishop of Canterbury and Chairman of the Wyndham Place Charlemagne Trust.
All welcome. Tickets are not required. For more information, please contact non.vaughan-thomas(at)westminster-abbey.org
28 April 2010 - London - Climate Change is "dropping off the agenda": Does it really matter?
6.00pm – Institute of Contemporary European Studies, Regent's College London - Jean Monnet Memorial Lecture 2010
Speakers: Jonathon Porritt – Writer, broadcaster and co-founder of the Forum for the Future; Ian Katz - Deputy Editor of the Guardian; Malini Mehra – Founder and CEO of the Centre for Social Markets; Peter Luff - Chairman of the European Movement and Director, Action for a Global Climate Community
To reserve your free place simply RSVP to lectures(at)regents.ac.uk or call Jeanne-Marie Hudson on +44 (0)20 7487 7599.
Location: Regent's College, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London NW1 4NS. For a map, click here: http://www.regents.ac.uk/contact/how_to_find_us.aspx
Full details here:
http://www.ebslondon.ac.uk/ICES/lectures_and_conferences/jean_monnet_memorial_lecture.aspx
28 April 2010 - Eastbourne - Dinner and meeting with Prof Alan Mayhew, OBE, Special Adviser to the European Commission
Eastbourne Branch will be holding a dinner followed by a meeting at thh Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, from 7.30pm on 28 April 2010. The guest speaker will be Professor Alan Mayhew, OBE, Special Adviser to the European Commission.
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
24 April 2010 - Brighton - Discussion lunch "Catherine Bearder: Life as a new MEP"
Catherine was elected MEP in June 2009, representing the Liberal Democrats. She was Director of Campaigns for Britain in Europe in the South-East region, working to highlight the great economic benefits of EU membership. She has been organiser of the LibDem regional party conference for the past three years and is vice-chair of the LibDem European Group. She has campaigned on social justice and rural issues, with particular interest in tackling homelessness and social exclusion. She also emphasises the need to tackle climate change – she is vice-president of the Green Liberal Democrats and looks forward to championing the environment in the European Parliament.
When: 24 April 2010 at 12.30pm for 1pm
Where: Preston Park Hotel, London Road, Brighton BN1 6UU
Charge: £21 for members, £23 for non members.
Please click here to register (by 9th April) and have more info about the event
21 April 2010 - Glasgow - Election Hustings
6.30 - 8.00pm - Glasgow Caledonian University
Forget about the TV debates - these will be the exciting ones... Though some of the parties would prefer not to talk about it, Europe will be an important issue in the coming election. With significant policy differences both between and within the major parties, these pre-election meetings with senior politicians provided a good opportunity to examine their European policies.
15 April 2010 - London - The Proposed EU Financial Supervision Architecture: The view from the European Parliament
The European Movement in London is organising an event, hosted and supported by Clifford Chance, with Sharon Bowles MEP on 'The Proposed EU Financial Supervision Architecture: The view from the European Parliament'. Sharon Bowles chairs the Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) which is currently negotiating key dossiers including the Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers and the Financial Supervisory Package.
Date: 15 April 2010
Venue: Clifford Chance LLP (Directions)
Time: Registration: 6.00 pm
Speech followed by Q&A: 6.30 pm
Refreshments: 7.30 pm
End: 8.30 pm
If you would like to attend please RSVP to aude.bruyas(at)euromove.org.uk with your full name, email address, organisation and position held.
14 April 2010 - London - Britain, Europe and the General Election
15.30 to 19.00pm - Metropolitan University, 31 Jewry Street, London EC3
At this conference the European policies of the main British parties will be considered and it will be discussed how far the parties will be in a position to carry these policies out after the next General Election. Among the speakers will be Professor Stephen Haseler, a founding member of the SDP, Maurice Fraser, a former special adviser to Douglas Hurd, and the authors of the Federal Trust's pamphlet on financial regulation, Sir Brian Unwin and Graham Bishop. Federal Trust director, Brendan Donnelly, will chair the meeting and sum up its conclusions.
The conference will be followed by a reception. If you would like to attend, please email Alison Sutherland at: alison.sutherland(at)fedtrust.co.uk
31 March 2010 - London- Federal Trust conference on "What is the future for political parties in Europe?"
2.00pm - 5.30pm, followed by a drinks reception. London Metropolitan University, 31 Jewry Street, London EC3.
Political parties are in a crisis of membership in many European countries, just at a time when European political parties are trying to establish themselves. What is the future for political parties in Europe? Can European political parties seize the chance to define a new kind of party that is better suited to contemporary forms of political engagement which often take place outside 'formal' political institutions, and what new means of participation can they define? What are the possibilities opened up by the Lisbon Treaty now that it is in force?
Speakers Andrew Duff (MEP), John Palmer (European Policy Centre), Henning Meyer (Global Policy Institute), and the Federal Trust's Director Brendan Donnelly will attempt to provide some answers and invite your questions. This conference is part of the European Alternatives 'Future of Representation' series, in partnership with the Federal Trust and supported by the European Parliament.
25 March 2010 - London - Federal Trust conference on "Financial Regulation: Britain's next European challenge?"
5.30 until 7.00pm, followed by a drinks reception. London Metropolitan University, 31 Jewry Street, London EC3.
Britain, and more specifically the City of London, are leading players in the global financial industry. The global crisis of this industry has led to a number of regulatory initiatives by national and international actors, including the European Union, which will inevitably affect the way the City goes about its business. A working party from the Federal Trust, headed by Sir Brian Unwin, formerly President of the European Investment Bank, and Graham Bishop, the leading technical analyst of European financial affairs, has been examining these initiatives, particularly those of the European Union. The resulting report was launched at this event by the authors and invited commentators.
25 March 2010 - University of Exter - LASOK Lecture 2010 "When the State is the Owner: the Wavering Strategy of the European Court of Justice"
6.00 pm - Moot Room, Armory Building, Rennes Drive, Exeter University main campus
The late Professor Lasok, after whom these regular annual lectures are named, a refugee of the Nazi occupation of Poland, was the pioneering author of the corpus juris main of European Law, for which Exter became a centre of excellence for European studies. The guest speaker this year was Professor Andrea Biondi from King's College.
The lecture was followed by a drinks reception at the XFI cafe'.
22 March 2010 - Sydenham Damerel - Talk by Sir Andrew Burns
The Tamar Branch is organising a talk by Sir Andrew Burns, former British Ambassador to Israel and present Chairman of the Anglo-Israel Association: 'Reflections on the Middle East', followed by discussion: How can the European Union help the Middle East peace process? Sir Cyril Townsend will chair.
Sydenham Damerel Methodist Hall, 22 March, 7.30pm.
18 March 2010 - Edinburgh - "To see oursels as ithers see us..."
Robert Burns got it right as usual - sometimes we would do better if we could see ourselves as others see us. During our long years of navel-gazing as the Lisbon Treaty took up too much attention, perhaps we became too focused on our own problems and didn't pay enough attention to how outsiders regard Europe. In this evening US Consul General Dana Linnet will discuss how the US views the development and role of the EU, and how the US and EU can best work together.
When: 18 March, from 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Central Edinburgh - exact venue tbc
18-19 March 2010 - Whole of the UK - YEM Free Belarus action
This action aims at making the voices of the people of Belarus heard - the last dictatorship in Europe!
More info here or contact directly Young European Movement team.
17 March 2010 - Eastbourne - Dinner and Meeting with the Spanish Ambassador
Eastbourne Branch will be holding a dinner followed by a meeting at thh Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, from 7.30pm on 17 March 2010. The guest speaker will be His Excellency, the Spanish Ambassador.
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Elizabeth Gregory, 01323 738995. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
16 March 2010 - Edinburgh - European Citizens' Initiative "European Parliament Office in Scotland Seminar"
European Parliament Office in Scotland, The Tun, Edinburgh EH8 8PJ
The consultation period for a European Commission Green Paper on the detailed procedures and conditions required for a citizens' initiative has recently ended. In view of the interest expressed in this matter, in particular from NGOs and local government in Scotland, the European Parliament Office in Scotland has hosted a seminar at 12.00 on 16 March.
The panel leading the discussions included P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, European Ombudsman since 2003; Frank McAveety MSP, Convenor of the Scottish Parliament's Petitions Committee and Professor Jo Shaw, Salvesen Chair of European Institutions at the University of Edinburgh.
12 March 2010 - London - YEM conference on "How the EU can help combat human trafficking and prostitution?"
The Young European Movement organised together with the UCL European Society a conference on "How Europe can help combat human trafficking and prostitution? on 12th March, 5.30pm, at the Pearson Lecture Theatre, University College London.
Guest speaker: Marina Yannakoudakis MEP, who is a member of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality.
12 March 2010 - Glasgow - EM Scotland Debate on "This house believes Britain should reclaim sovereignty from Europe"
7.00pm - Glasgow University Debates Chamber, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LX
This was our first joint event with the recently-formed Glasgow University European Society, and its president Foeke Noppert chose a topic for debate which raised the temperature nicely. Speakers included Alyn Smith MEP (SNP),Patrick Harvie MSP (Green Party) and Arthur Thackeray (UKIP)
13 February 2010 - Fleet - What can Europe achieve for the UK on the world stage?
The EM branches of Hampshire North and Thames Valley are organising a talk on "What can Europe achieve for the UK on the world stage" at the Methodist Church Hall, Reading Road South, Fleet, Hants, on Saturday 13th February at 11 am.
The guest speaker is Catherine Bearder MEP.
The meeting is free and open to everyone. Light refreshment available. Free parking.
For any information, please contact: Derek Stroud, 01252 615 816, or Derek Truman, 01635 40915.
Download the flyer here.
11 February 2010 - London - EMiL post-Copenhagen event at the Danish Embassy
As the Copenhagen Summit is upon us it is becoming more and more evident that, whatever the outcome, this is just another step in the effort to combat climate change. So the post-Copenhagen landscape of the climate change talks will be remarkably important and the role of the EU will continue to be central in delivering results.
The European Movement in London together with the Danish Embassy in London is organising a debate on 11 February 2010 on the Post-Copenhagen Climate Change Negotiations, to be held at the Danish Ambassador's residence. We intent to discuss the results of the Copenhagen Summit, debate what lies ahead for the international effort to tackle climate change and see how the EU can contribute towards a successful outcome of that effort.
For more details on the event and how to register please click at the link to access the attached invitation.
2 February 2010 - Glasgow - Dinner & Debate with Fiona Hyslop MSP
The European Movement in Scotland is organising a dinner/debate on 2nd February at 6.30 pm, at the Cottier Theatre Restaurant, Hyndland Road, Glasgow.
Our guest speaker is Fiona Hyslop MSP, Minister for Culture and External Affairs. Fiona Hyslop is of course an experienced politician with a longstanding interest in European affairs, and it will be interesting to hear her views on how government policies on Europe are likely to develop through 2010 and into a Holyrood election year. The Cottier Theatre's upstairs restaurant provides an ideal combination of good food and cosy atmosphere to encourage informal discussion, so this should be another memorable evening.
Members £12, Students £6, Non-members £15 (including dinner!)
Phone 0131 557 9790 or email nancy.norman(at)euromovescotland.org.uk to reserve your place.
29 January 2010 - Sydenham Damerel - Tamar branch AGM and meeting
The Tamar branch is organising a meeting for members and friends with Geoffrey Cox MP QC, Member of Parliament for West Devon and Torridge: 'Conservative Party policy towards Europe and the EU'. Sydenham Damerel Methodist Hall, 7.30 pm.
This meeting will be preceded by the AGM, starting at 6.45 pm.
29 January 2010 - Edinburgh - Reconnecting the European Parliament and its People
The Foreign Policy Centre is organising on 29th January from 5.00 to 6.45pm, at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh a seminar (free of charge) on "reconnecting the European Parliament and its people".
The speakers are:
Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP, President, European Movement & Co-President, Foreign Policy Centre
Catherine Stihler MEP, Labour
Struan Stevenson MEP, Conservative
Professor Jo Shaw, Salvesen Chair of European Institutions, University of Edinburgh
SNP speaker to be confirmed
Chair: George Foulkes MSP
We hear a lot about about the "democratic deficit" in Europe. Now the Foreign Policy Centre and the European Commission Representation in the UK are holding a series of seminars around the country to examine public awareness and attitudes towards the European Parliament, assess the problems that it faces and explore some possible solutions.
This topic is absolutely central to everything the European Movement is about: if we don't care about connecting the European Parliament and the people of Europe, what are we for? It would be encouraging to see a really good turnout of members at the Parliament on 29 January!
Further details and an invitation are at http://fpc.org.uk/events/europeanparliamentedinburgh
You can reserve a place by emailing events(at)fpc.org.uk
20 January 2010 - Eastbourne - The Green Party's vision for Europe
Eastbourne branch AGM held a dinner followed by a meeting at the Congress Restaurant, Eastbourne, at 7.30 pm. The guest speaker was Cllr. Keith Taylor and the theme was "the Green Party's vision for Europe".
Members who wish to attend the address and discussion only may join at 8.40 pm.
It is essential to book in advance and not later than the Sunday prior to the meeting.
To book, please contact Diane Stuart, 01323 419692. Please note that payment is by cheque only.
"Building bridges in Europe - an engineer's view" was Forward in Europe's last meeting, taking place on Friday 22 January 2010 at 7.30pm at Longlands Hotel, Tewitfield, near Carnforth. Guest speaker was Professor Roger Johnson, FREng, FICE. The meeting was preceded by an optional hot buffet supper at 6.15pm at a cost of £15 for members (non members £16).
Available to download: form and invitation
14 January 2010 - Edinburgh - The year ahead in Europe
The European Movement in Scotland and the Edinburgh University European Society are jointly organising a meeting on the "Year ahead in Europe" on 14th January 2010, from 6pm to 7.30pm, at the Lecture Theatre 175, Old Squad, University of Edinburgh.
The speakers are Donald Henderson, Scottish Government EU Director and Head of the Scottish Government EU Office in Brussels, and Mike Shackleton, Head of the European Parliament Office in the UK.
We are very fortunate to have enticed Donald and Mike to come and speak to us during short visits to Edinburgh. Their roles give them excellent vantage points to analyse and comment on developments as they unfold in Brussels - but how will they be at predicting the future? At this event they will talk about the main themes and developments on the Brussels agenda for 2010. What practical differences will the Lisbon Treaty really make? How might the results of the UK General Election affect attitudes to (and in) Brussels? This joint meeting with the University European Society gave rise to lively discussion in January this year - especially in the post-meeting follow-up over a glass of wine.
Members £3, students £1, non-members £5
Simply email nancy.norman(at)euromovescotland.org.uk or phone 0131 557 9790 to reserve your place.
