Belonging in Europe

Last month Andrew Jameson participated in a study tour of European institutions, organised by the Quaker Council for European Affairs (QCEA). He urges Friends to vote in the European elections on 22 May.

by Andrew Jameson 16th May 2014

‘Remember your responsibilities as a citizen for the conduct of local, national and international affairs.’  - Advices & queries 34  Our European Friends in QCEA in Brussels hope very much that the people of Britain will vote in the forthcoming European elections. Unlike our UK elections, where your vote can be wasted if the party you choose does not gain a majority, the European elections are run by proportional representation. This is a big term for a very simple thing.