WeMove Europe is a non-profit organisation founded in March 2016 in Berlin, Germany, as a subsidiary of the European Social Cooperative WeMove Europe SCE mbH. It operates from Berlin and focuses on promoting EU-wide education, democratic participation, and increased understanding among European citizens. The group is committed to fostering political discourse, increasing citizen engagement on EU matters, and encouraging transnational cooperation within Europe.
WeMove Europe is notable for targeting political change at both EU and national levels, especially on issues related to the environment, social justice, and democratic values. Its approach relies heavily on digital mobilisation and grassroots campaigning, combining online participation with real-world actions.
Historically, the organisation has delivered campaigns on subjects including climate policy, regulation of genetically modified organisms, reduction of plastic waste, and protection of forests and marine areas. Among its recent projects are driving voter turnout for the 2024 EU elections, advocating for a ban on EU plastic waste exports, calling for moratoriums on gene drive organisms, and urging action against deaths on migration routes. The organisation has also worked on campaigns such as “Protect our health. Clean air now” and supported People on the Move initiatives.
Financially, WeMove Europe reported an organisational budget of €155,791 in 2021, with funds mainly from grants and donations, including contributions from the Tinsley Charitable Trust and the European Climate Foundation. The team includes a small number of staff and operates as a recognised charitable organisation under German law, focusing on partnerships and cross-border mobilisation to amplify citizen voices at the European level.