The European Movement Finland is a national council of the pan-European European Movement International. According to the rules of the EM in Finland, the objective for the association's operation is 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, publishes pamphlets and a biannual magazine, contacts politicians and civil servants and co-ordinates information tours and campaigns around Finland.