Young European Movement UK

"JEF UK" redirects here. For the European-level organisation, see Young European Federalists.

Young European Movement UK
PresidentAlfred Quantrill
Vice PresidentLea Rattei
Founded1972
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
IdeologyPro-Europeanism
National affiliationEuropean Movement UK
International affiliationYoung European Federalists
MagazineThe New Federalist
Websitewww.yem.org.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 young people to express their opinions on Europe. It is the UK branch of the Young European Federalists and the youth wing of the European Movement UK.

Activities

YEM UK has organised and been present at various 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]

YEM UK has campaigned on rejoining Erasmus+, running the 'Embrace Erasmus' petition, which had garnered over 41,000 signatures as of March 2024.[4] During the 19 May EU-UK Summit YEM's President Alfred Quantrill called for "a Youth Experience Scheme that will open doors for British young people through education, training, and work."[5][6]

YEM has also previously campaigned on ending Gender Based Violence in Europe.[7]

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.
  4. ^ "The journey of Erasmus+ back to the United Kingdom". Erasmus Student Network. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  5. ^ "'Open the borders!' Keir Starmer told to go FURTHER on 'mobility scheme' as 'trapped' young Britons push to escape the UK". GB News. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  6. ^ "Post-Brexit youth visa scheme with EU given green light in major step towards closer ties with the bloc". The Independent. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Break the Silence to End the Violence".

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