Dear Editor,
This weekend we commemorate two truly historic events: On Friday the 75th anniversary of VE day marking the liberation of Europe from fascism and war and on Saturday Europe Day, celebrating the foundation of a united Europe that would make another war among our nations unthinkable.
On Saturday the European Movement in Scotland will mark the anniversary of the 1950 signing of the Schuman Declaration. At its core is the recognition that the way forward must reflect an unyielding willingness to live together peacefully and cooperate to bring to fruition the aspirations of all Europeans. Freedom of movement – allowing EU citizens to work, learn, travel and make friends without restrictions – grew out of this.
We know there is much to be done to continue to realise the vision of founders of the Council of Europe and European Union, including Winston Churchill.
However, we take hope from the European Commission’s global pledging event this week #UnitedAgainstCoronavirus. World leaders came together – including Boris Johnson – to raise €7.4bn to support the ongoing research and development of treatments and vaccines for all, leaving nobody behind.
The European Movement believes only countries working together can defeat this common threat. This co- operative effort will develop solutions that will be critical to fully restoring our way of life, just as it did in the dark days of the War.
Yours sincerely,
Edinburgh4Europe,
affiliated to the European Movement in Scotland
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