Visit to the European Parliament
Visit to the European Parliament
Wouter Beke, new president of the European Movement in Belgium
Wouter Beke, MEP for the CD&V and member of the European People's Party group, was elected today as president of the European Movement in Belgium. "In uncertain times, let us unite young and old around a Europe that protects and unites," he declared.
The European Movement in Belgium is the national section of the European Movement International. It works for a strong, united, and democratic Europe by bringing together citizens, organizations, and decision-makers around the European project and the shared values of the Union.
With the election of Wouter Beke, the Movement has chosen a president with extensive experience at local, regional (Flemish) and European levels, and a strong commitment to European cooperation.
"The European project deserves an active defence today more than ever. In a world full of uncertainty, Europe provides answers and offers the best protection in terms of security, prosperity, and shared values. As president, I also want to connect generations and unite young and old around this common project. This is how we will build a Europe that protects and unites. I look forward to taking on this challenge, surrounded by a strong team," said Wouter Beke.
"We are proud that Wouter Beke is joining the European Movement. Just look at the news: our future will be European – or it will not be", added Ruben Lombaert, Secretary General.
This election comes at a pivotal moment: trust in the European Union is at its highest level in 18 years, while concerns about security and geopolitical tensions continue to grow. For the European Movement in Belgium, this is the ideal moment to deepen the public debate on European integration and involve citizens of all ages.
Wouter Beke brings not only political experience but also a resolutely pro-European outlook. As a member of the largest European political group, he benefits from an extensive network within the EU institutions.
About the European Movement in Belgium
The European Movement in Belgium is an independent organization that has been working since 1949 to strengthen European cooperation. A member of the European Movement International, it organizes numerous initiatives across the country each year to bring the European project closer to Belgian citizens.
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contact@mouvement-europeen.be
Meet JEF
The Young European Federalists (or JEF) is a pan-European youth movement which has been defending the idea of a federal Europe since 1972. JEF has no political color but is resolutely pro-European. JEF Europe has 35 national sections and more than 35,000 members who are committed to a more democratic Europe. The Belgian section of JEF has local sections in Ghent, Louvain, Brussels, Louvain-la-Neuve, Liège and Bruges.
JEF Belgium also works as a youth committee of the European Movement in Belgium: it is a movement that brings together young people in the name of the European project in order to debate, carry out actions and commit to a stronger, more democratic and fully federal Europe. The means of its action? Debates, educational weekends, international seminars, visits to European institutions and street actions for JEF members and all young people interested in Europe in general. In addition, JEF works hand in hand with the European Movement in Belgium and also with other youth organizations and receives support from the European institutions for this purpose.
Does Europe appeal to you? Do you want to contribute to the development of a better and federal Europe? You can always join us for one of our activities or participate in international seminars as a member of JEF: we will welcome you with pleasure! Do you want to become a member of JEF? Join one of our local chapters! As a member, you will regularly receive the organisation's newsletter, you will be able to take part in all the activities of the European Movement in Belgium as well as in international seminars with other young Europeans.
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