The
graphic above was created several weeks ago by Campaign for Europe members. On
Europe day, some decided to share what they love about the EU:
© Peace, cooperation, freedom
amongst diverse yet closely related neighbouring countries. Protection of the
environment, food standards, employment rights, human rights. A sense of a
progressive common purpose. Employment and education opportunities, scientific
collaboration, legal convergence and cross-border legal certainty – Adam
© Shared goals, integration,
celebration of difference whilst supporting the whole, the Euro, the European
Parliament, Schengen Zone, EHIC cards, Cornish Pasties, Champagne, Parma Ham,
freedom of travel, freedom of thought. – Alistair
© Living in Europe meant, up until June 24th
2016, that I was a member of a massive, chaotic, cacophonic, creative,
colourful community. – Gemma
© Europe has been and remains a major contributor to World
peace and the UK are very lucky to be part of it – Peter
© I love the EU because it promotes peace and cooperation
between countries. On a personal level, I love the EU because it has enabled me
to study and work abroad without visas through my freedom of movement rights
which I treasure. The Erasmus programme provided me with invaluable academic,
professional and life experiences and I want British students to continue
benefiting from it for generations to come as EU citizens – Matt
© I
love the strong sense of shared cultural heritage. Be it the big events and
philosophies that have influenced us all and shaped us both so differently and
yet so undeniably European. Or the little ones like food and fairy tales that
started somewhere but spread and became just a little more distinct with each
local twist and interpretation, but remained recognisable and helped to unify
when treaties could not. Europe offers a rich journey through commonality and
differences, sometimes with easy acceptance, sometimes a little more
challenging, but always worth it. Especially when you see young people, who
compared to my generation have a distant relationship to WW I & II, embrace
the core ideals of the EU. - Babette
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