European Movement Finland is the Finnish national council of the pan-European European Movement International. The objectives for the association's operations are as follows: To promote the public discussion concerning EU and its development; To deepen knowledge of the EU and familiarise the Finnish people with the ideological, political and economical basics of the European integration; To motivate and encourage the citizens, especially the young voters, to take part in the European Parliament elections; To act as a public discussion forum and a consultative expert organisation in the formation of Finnish EU policies; To promote knowledge of European culture, cultural exchange and interaction between Finland and other EU countries, for example by celebrating the Europe Day; To achieve these aims the European Movement in Finland organises various discussion events, writes publications, contacts politicians and civil servants and co-ordinates campaigns around Finland.