Young European Movement UK

The Young European Movement UK (YEM UK) is a non-partisan political group that advocates for increased youth participation in political affairs and for a close relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. It was formed in 1972 as a non-partisan platform for under 35s to express their opinions on Europe. It is the UK section of the Young European Federalists and the youth wing of the European Movement UK.

"JEF UK" redirects here. For the European-level organisation, see Young European Federalists.
"JEF" stands for French: Jeunes Européens Fédéralistes.

Young European Movement UK
PresidentJulius Lajtha
TreasurerMartin Penov
Founded1972
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
IdeologyPro-Europeanism
International affiliationYoung European Federalists
National affiliationEuropean Movement UK
MagazineThe New Federalist
Websitewww.yem.org.uk

Activities

YEM UK has organised 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.

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