‘Fake History: Ten Great Lies and How they Shaped the World’, with Otto English
2022-10-26 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Online
Otto English will discuss his new book, Fake History: Ten Great Lies and How They Shaped the World, and discuss how “alternative facts” have had a profound impact on all our lives. Followed by Q&A. Otto English is the pen name of journalist and author Andrew Scott, not one to shy away from controversy. His latest book debunks many of the myths that have formed our cultural and historical narrative.

Whither Brexit: Rupture? Rapprochement? Rejoin?
2022-10-27 18:30 - 19:45 | National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2HE, United Kingdom
Discussion on how how Brexit might evolve under Prime Minister Truss, introduced by Nick Hopkinson, Vice Chair, NLC European Forum and former Director, Wilton Park, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office.
Panellists:
Peter Foster, Public Policy Editor, Financial Times
Irina von Wiese, Expert on European Studies
Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, Radio & Television Ireland (RTÉ)
Followed by Q&A

Banking Union after Next Generation EU
2022-11-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
Discussion on the developments in the Banking Union (BU), nearly 10 years after its first mention in the roadmap for a more integrated financial framework. Significant progress has been achieved since the great financial crisis and euro area crisis. And yet, several challenges remain in the BU construction, and among them, fragmented banking markets and a missing pillar for common deposit insurance. To be introduced by Christy Ann Petit, Assistant Professor at Dublin City University and Deputy Director of the DCU Brexit Institute.
Speakers:
Pedro Gustavo Teixeira, Director General, Secretariat to the Supervisory
Board, ECB/SSM (Introductory remarks)
Jens-Hinrich Binder, Chair in Private Law, Commercial Law, Company Law
and Securities Law, University of Tübingen
Brian Hayes, CEO, Banking & Payments Federation Ireland
Blanaid Clarke, McCann FitzGerald Chair of Corporate Law , Trinity College
Dublin

A perfect storm of crises: Virtual meeting with Lord John Alderdice and Vicky Pryce
2022-11-16 19:00 | Online
The harms done to the UK’s economy and reputation by Brexit have been compounded by the pandemic, Ukraine and the cost of living crisis. At the same time the country is suffering an absence of competent leadership and a collapse of trust in government. Remorse over the Northern Ireland Protocol is raising the threat of political instability and trade war with our nearest neighbours.
To discuss the crisis: John Alderdice, Baron Alderdice, of Knock in the City of Belfast is a former Northern Ireland politician. As Leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland he played a significant role in negotiating the 1998 Good Friday Agreement, and when the Northern Ireland Assembly was elected, he became its first Speaker. Since 1996 has sat in the House of Lords as a Liberal Democrat.
And Vicky Pryce, one of our best-known economic commentators. Her recent posts have included: Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting; Director General for Economics at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS); and Joint Head of the UK Government Economics Service where she was responsible for evidence based policy and for encouraging measures that promoted greater productivity in the UK economy. She co-founded GoodCorporation, a company set up to promote corporate social responsibility.

Democracy and the Future of Britain
2022-11-19 11:00 - 12:15
Our hyper-centralised Westminster government is no longer working for so many people – but what is the alternative? This hybrid event (in person and online) is a conversation about national identity, devolution, and independence. But it’s also a discussion about electoral reform, the need for a written constitution, and the wholesale democratic renewal we all need.
Journalist and former presenter of Newsnight Gavin Esler has travelled around the country documenting the rise of nationalism in all four nations, and considering the consequences for the United Kingdom as a whole. Join us in conversation with Gavin about how democratic renewal might be the answer to to Britain’s problems.
You can attend this event either online or in person. For more information and to register, click on Unlock Democracy link below.

Defending Human Rights in Europe and the UK
2022-11-23 18:00 | Online
The UK used to have a much-lauded reputation for safeguarding and promoting human rights. and the European Court of Human Rights and the Convention that goes with it are very much inspired by post-War British politicians and thinkers. But Dominic Raab, restored to his post as Justice Secretary, is determined to press ahead with legislation on giving a proposed British Bill of Rights precedence over the ECHR – not least by enabling deportation flights to Rwanda and elsewhere. How has it come to this? Join us in our latest webinar which will focus on the threat to human rights in the UK and elsewhere and the role of the ECHR in upholding them.
Register for this Zoom event via the Eventbrite link below.

Battle for the Soul of our Country: In Conversation with The Big 4
2022-11-29 18:30 - 20:00
Join four of Britain’s most senior and respected politicians for a once-in-a-lifetime cross-party ‘in conversation’ to reflect on an unprecedented decade in British politics.
Proudly presented by the European Movement UK, hear from the following people in a candid and far-reaching conversation.

Rt Hon. Lord Michael Heseltine: Former Conservative Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State. (President of the European Movement)

Rt Hon. Sir Vince Cable: Former Secretary of State for Business and Leader of the Liberal Democrats. (Vice President of the European Movement)

Caroline Lucas MP: Brighton Pavilion MP, former Green Party leader and MEP. (Vice President of the European Movement)

Rt Hon. Lord Andrew Adonis: Former Secretary of State for Transport and best-selling author. (Chair of the European Movement)

Discussion with Mike Galsworthy
2023-01-09 19:30 | Online
Mike Galsworthy – live chat

The State We're In
2023-01-10 19:00 | Online
Virtual discussion about the current economic malaise and what is needed to be done about it, with plenty of time for Q&A. With Richard Murphy, Professor of Accounting Practice, Sheffield University Management School, co-founder of the Tax Justice Network, the Fair Tax Mark and Finance for the Future, founder & director of Tax Research UK, and co-creator of the Green New Deal.

Live Q&A with Tim Brennan & Ian Smith of Carry On Touring
2023-01-16 19:30 | Online
Livestream across social media with Tim Brennan and Ian Smith of Carry on Touring, aiming to raise awareness of the impact of Brexit on the music industry.
Broadcast live on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and Mastodon – all are welcome, no login required. Social media links here:
https://twitter.com/glasgowloveseu/status/1613172245727166465?s=46&t=5rRPIGKRFE8x6h2LusQJmQ
https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowLovesEU
https://www.youtube.com/@glasgowloveseu/featured

Prospects for EU-UK relations in 2023
2023-01-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
The first EU-UK Forum of the new year will focus on prospects for EU-UK relations in 2023. Paul Adamson will discuss with Anton Spisak his new report for the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, “Fixing Brexit: A New Agenda for a New Partnership with the European Union”.

The Art of Persuasion: a Training Event
2023-01-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
“Deep Canvassing”, aims to change political opinions by means of a non-confrontational conversation, using empathic listening and real life stories in preference to argument and presentation of facts and figures. Developed in the United States, Deep Canvassing is backed by a strong evidence base, and has been used to good effect in many campaigns, including the 2020 presidential election.
The session will be facilitated by Ella Barrett and Richard Kilpatrick.

Brexit - where are we now, and where do we go next?
2023-01-22 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
A Zoom talk and Q & A by Chris Grey, Emeritus Professor of Organization Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London. Chris writes the blog “Brexit and Beyond”, https://chrisgreybrexitblog.blogspot.com/, which is accompanied by his Twitter feed, @chrisgreybrexit.
#Brexit – where are we now, and where do we go next? a talk by Chris Grey <https://youtu.be/r4dPi8hjOPg> followed by questions https://youtu.be/XBCnNBnOtKM, now available on the NorthHerts 4Europe YouTube channel.

UK-EU relations: past, present and future
2023-01-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Science Gallery London, Great Maze Pond, London SE1, UK
Marking three years since the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, and 50 years since its accession to the European Economic Community, UK in a Changing Europe will bring together leading authorities to discuss the UK/EU relationship. Panellists include former EU Commissioners, journalists, academics, and politicians.
The event will also mark the launch of our major new report on the potential future development of the UK-EU relationship.
Speakers include: Catherine Barnard, Professor of EU law and Employment Law at Cambridge University, and Senior Fellow at UK in a Changing Europe
Catherine Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, former High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and former First Vice President of the European Commission
Sir Jonathan Faull, former senior official at the EU Commission
Jonathan Hill, Baron Hill of Oareford, former EU Commissioner
Neil Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, former EU Commissioner
Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs and Director of UK in a Changing Europe
Jennifer Rankin, Brussels correspondent for the Guardian
Sophie Stowers, Researcher at UK in a Changing Europe, co-author of the UKICE report
Bruno Waterfield, Brussels correspondent for The Times

Suffolk for Europe AGM
2023-01-24 19:30 | Woodbridge Library, New Street, IP12 1DT
Our speaker for the evening is Sandy Martin. Sandy is a prominent local politician, a former MP for Ipswich and a committed European. The title of his talk will be, ‘How to Make Democracy Work Better.’
After the talk there will be a Q&A session so be ready with questions.

Alexandra von Westernhagen: EU Citizenship - What is it and what could it be?
2023-01-26 18:45 | Online
Alexandra von Westernhagen – Partner in EU Competition & Regulatory Law, Keystone Law (London) and Liberius Legal (Brussels) will discuss citizenship (which is internationally accepted as a synonym for “nationality”) has been considered as one of the most fundamental human rights. It is protected by a number of International Human Rights legal instruments, including the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that “No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality… “, as well as the Council of Europe Convention on Citizenship, which also prohibits the arbitrary withdrawal of citizenship.
In the wake of the UK leaving the EU, several cases on the nature and scope of EU citizenship have been brought before the Court of Justice of the EU (see for example, case T- 252/20).
The question in all these cases is whether with Brexit, individuals who did not hold any nationality of an EU member state other than British nationality at the time of the UK’s exit from the EU have automatically lost their EU citizenship.
It also leads to several related questions which we will discuss during our session, including:
* What is EU citizenship? Is it a real citizenship?
* Who grants EU citizenship?
* Can you be a citizen of the Union without being a national of one of its member states?
* Who can remove EU citizenship and under what conditions?
* Could EU citizenship be the first citizenship in modern times that is not based on a territory?
* If so, what is it based on?

Dr Mike Galsworthy: Brexit: Where Now?
2023-01-26 20:00 - 21:30 | Online
Dr Mike Galsworthy is the co-founder of Scientists for EU and Healthier in EU and is a visiting researcher at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He is a European Movement Ambassador. In this session he will be discussing:
The cost of Brexit to UK science & education.
Strategies to rejoin & subsequent benefits.
How local groups can re-energise & contribute.

National Rejoin March new banner launch and vigil
2023-01-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3BD, United Kingdom, Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3BD, United Kingdom
CALL TO ACTION!
Marking the day the UK left the EU (31 March 2020), NRM is at Parliament Square to unveil a new banner, hold a protest and a vigil. Come and join us – be there for 12:30pm to unveil the banner and 5pm for the vigil.

Lights on for Europe
2023-01-31 17:30 | Dumfries Midsteeple
Join us (along with others at similar events across Scotland) to mark the 3rd anniversary of the Brexit Disaster and spotlight the need for Scotland to be part of the EU once again. Bring your torch/phone to light up the Brexit darkness.

Retained EU Law Bill webinar
2023-02-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Online
Campaigners including Caroline Lucas MP and Mhairi Snowden from Human Rights Consortium Scotland will discuss the risks of the Retained EU Law Bill, and the best ways to campaign against it.
In the House of Commons last week, MPs voted against amendments to delay the Retained EU Law Bill. This means that, as it stands, the Retained EU Law Bill will come into effect on December 31st, 2023, jeopardising the standards that keep us safe.
This webinar is the opportunity to ask questions on ways the bill could directly impact your area. This could include workers’ rights, environmental standards and food safety.

Save Our Standards
2023-02-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Clapham Common Tube Station 8-1 The Pavement Clapham London SW4 7AJ United Kingdom
Brexit was not a vote to:
Lower food standards, or
threaten our rights at work, or
destroy our environment.
We aim to protect these standards from the Retained EU Law Bill.

Erasmus+ Political Reception
2023-02-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Europe House, 32 Smith Square, London SW1P 3EU, United Kingdom
The Young European Movement UK is delighted to host its first flagship national event of 2023. At this Political Reception, participants will have the chance to network with like-minded individuals and hear from policymakers about their thoughts on the topic at hand. We also hope to create synergies between participants and build a coalition to campaign for rejoining the Erasmus+ Programme. Free entry to YEM members, £8 for non-members.

Glasgow Loves EU: Live Q & A with Mike Cashman
2023-02-13 19:30 | Online
Glasgow Loves EU will be chatting with Mike Cashman on their social media livestreams on Monday 13 Feb. You may remember Mike from the March For Rejoin last October – he has a wealth of experience in so many areas, and we’re looking forward to hearing his ideas for the route to Rejoin the EU.
Please join us live at 7.30pm on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GlasgowlovesEu/status/1624046454359695366
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlasgowLovesEU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasgowloveseu/featured

Brexit Polling: Beyond the Numbers
2023-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Over the course of 2022, opinion polls have recorded a steady increase in anti-brexit sentiment. But the numbers for and against vary according to the wording of the question, and the polls require interpretation. This webinar brings together three experts to discuss how to interpret the polling data, and the implications for pro-EU campaigning.
Richard Bentall is a professor of clinical psychology, who will explain the psychology behind the response to different polling questions (Brexit going badly; Brexit wrong; greater alignment; rejoin EU).
Peter Kellner, who is past president of YouGov, will consider the implications of recent polling for Labour party policy, and how to bring them to bear on the party leadership.
Flo Hutchings, Political Director at Best for Britain, will explain the novel technique of MRP polling and how it might be applied to EU-related issues to inform the strategies of local campaigns groups.

Power to the People
2023-02-16 18:00 | Online
A new online assembly series, Power to the People, in partnership with European University Institute, European Alternatives, Europe Calling, Mehr Demokratie and others. It aims to put people across the European continent in touch with others to foster cross-border dialogue about the challenges that face us. We’ll hear from citizens how the cost of living crisis has affected them.

EM's London Social Event 2023
2023-02-20 18:00 - 22:00 | Il Casereccio 10a Gunnersbury Lane London W3 8HR
For our first post-CoVID social, we’ve booked at the respected Il Casereccio. We’ll have this rustic Sardinian restaurant all to ourselves to be as pro-European as we want! Serving gluten-full and gluten free options, this is a great venue for us to let our stars shine. Masks and pro-European clothing optional!

Terry Reintke MEP - Looking forward: challenges and opportunities for the EU and the EU-UK relationship
2023-02-20 19:30 | Online
Terry Reintke MEP will discuss the challenges and opportunities for the EU and the EU-UK relationship in the coming years.
Terry Reintke is a German politician and co-president of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament. She is committed to defending the rights of women and LGBTI* people, to strengthening Europe’s regions and protecting European workers from exploitation. She is a member of the EU-UK Parliamentary Assembly, and has spoken out in favour of the UK rejoining the EU.

Online event with Anna Bird, CEO of the European Movement (UK), ‘How we return to the EU’,
2023-02-22 18:00 - 19:15 | Online
We are delighted to welcome Anna Bird, CEO of European Movement (EM) in the UK, who will talk to us about the EM’s step-by-step strategy to rejoin the European Union.

Katy Hayward: Why the Northern Ireland Protocol is a Great British concern (and not for the reasons you think)
2023-02-23 18:45 | Online
Katy Hayward, Professor of Political Sociology, Queen’s University Belfast will discuss the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland that was signed as part of the UK-EU withdrawal Agreement in 2019 and was intended to resolve the particular difficulties for Northern Ireland arising from Brexit. But instead of clearing Northern Ireland from the UK and EU’s post-Brexit radars, the debate around the Protocol has been central to tensions between them ever since. Katy will look at the Protocol from a slightly different perspective, drawing on close monitoring of the Protocol’s development and implementation. She will show why the Protocol should be a concern to the public in Great Britain because of what it seeks to protect, because of the way it has been handled, and because what happens to it in future – for good or ill – will have implications for the whole of the United Kingdom.

Alexandra Hall Hall, Brexit and UK Foreign Policy
2023-02-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Online
Alexandra Hall Hall was was British ambassador to Georgia from 2013 to 2016. She served as Brexit Counsellor at the British Embassy, Washington, from 2018 to December 2019. Lead envoy for Brexit in the British Embassy in Washington, she resigned in December 2019, saying she was dismayed at Brexit “half-truths” and the “not totally honest” messages delivered to citizens.

Event can be viewed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTX8ge2emFs and the Q&A on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IccjOCt_Q3E&t=45s
