In reaction to the Queen’s Speech the European Movement International calls on the UK government and the European leaders to end the uncertainty about the UK’s role and commitment to Europe as quickly as possible. Current challenges, ranging from migration in the Mediterranean to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, require a united European response, and the European Movement International is confident the UK will play its part.

The Movement urges a responsible and fair campaign for both ‘yes’ and ‘no’ camps that seeks to take account of the voices of all businesses and citizens, and establish what either option would mean for the UK’s relationship with its European counterparts. The movement also encourages UK nationals that live abroad, especially those in EU member states, to come back and vote to keep the UK in Europe.

Jo Leinen MEP, President, European Movement International, said:

“The future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union has to be clarified without delay. Given the economic and foreign policy challenges the European Union faces, we can’t afford a lengthy period of uncertainty. David Cameron and the European leaders have to evaluate swiftly if an agreement that respects the fundamental rights of the European citizens, especially the right of free movement, is possible.”

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1. The European Movement International (EMI) is one of the largest pan and pro-European civil society organisations with currently more than 70 Member Organisations, bringing together representatives from European associations, political parties, enterprises and trade unions. europeanmovement.eu

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