Original sentence: In May 1949, the European Movement set up the Council of Europe.The EM also works as a study and information group operating through various projects and activities, and publishes information on European affairs and activities.The Movement's various Councils and Associations, under the co-ordination of the European Movement International (EMI), work to influence European decision-makers - associations, governments, politicians, political parties, enterprises, trade unions and individual lobbyists - to promote European integration.The origins of the European Movement date to July 1947, when the cause of a united Europe was being promoted by Duncan Sandys in the form of the Anglo-French United European Movement (UEM).This conference had a profound influence on the shape of the European Movement, which was created soon afterwards
Edited sentence: It seeks to provide a structure to encourage and facilitate the active participation of citizens and civil society organisations in the development of a united Europe".It tries to involve larger segments of the public in the European project by disseminating information on European affairs and activities and getting them involved in its projects.Its various Councils and Associations, under the co-ordination of the European Movement International (EMI), work to influence major decision-makers across European civil society - its multitudinous associations, governments, politicians, political parties, enterprises, trade unions and individual lobbyists - to achieve these ends.The EM also works as a study and information group operating through various projects and activities.The Movement focuses its attentions on seeking further integration in the political, social and cultural arenas,  using its network of lobbyists to achieve those ends.The Movement's stated objective is to "contribute to the establishment of a united, federal Europe founded on the principles of peace, democracy, liberty, solidarity, and respect for basic human rights.The association attempts to remain pluralist, and integrates into its management political personalities from both the Right and the Left.The first major achievement of the European Movement was the setting up of the Council of Europe in May 1949.The origins of the European Movement date to July 1947, when the cause of a united Europe was being promoted by notables such as Duncan Sandys in the form of the Anglo-French United European Movement (UEM).This landmark conference was to have a profound influence on the shape of the European Movement, which was created soon afterwards