Happy Birthday FEMA!

Discover the last part of “The History of FEMA” (5/5)

This part concludes the story of FEMA and highlight future challenges for motorcycling.

FEMA launched its new corporate image

The special MEP Motorcycle Ride in Brussels for FEMA 20th anniversary was the occasion to present FEMA's new corporate image with the launch of a brand new logo and newsletter.

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12th MEP Motorcycle Ride and FEMA 20th Anniversary: Great celebrations in Brussels!

On 25 June 2008, FEMA celebrated its 20th Anniversary and organised a very special MEP Motorcycle Ride in Brussels. All participants expressed their enthusiasm and were unanimous: the event was a huge success! More than 150 people showed an interest in taking part to the event, among which 18 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) coming from 11 different countries, as well as officials form the Commission. The ride through Brussels city centre, the heart of Europe, was one of the keys to success.

Download FEMA press release here.

MEPs will ride from the Parc du Cinquantenaire to the Atomnium

The final itinerary of the 12th MEP Motorcycle Ride has been approved by the Federal Police. The itinerary will go as from Av. de Tervueren to Val Duchesse, drive through Brussels city centre and historic area of The Sablon, before heading towards the splendid Atomnium. On its way back, the Ride will bring MEPs to the Basilique de Koekelberg, allowing them to take the large boulevards that will lead them to the Palais Royal before finally crossing their well-known Place du Luxembourg.

Detailed itinerary available here

FEMA Members re-sign a FEMA Riders' Charter for FEMA 20th anniversary

FEMA National Organisations gathered in Edinburgh this weekend for their Spring Meeting. It is there that – a few weeks before FEMA official anniversary - they signed the New FEMA Charter and hence renewed and underlined their commitment to actively support and co-operate within FEMA for the upcoming years.

You can download the Charter here

The interview of Mr. Jean – Head of Unit of DG Entreprise at the European Commission is available in the section “Downloads”

Fourth part of FEMA History is also online (section “About”)
It focuses on the involvement of FEMA in research project and future development which will have an impact on motorcycling and motorcyclists.

The next and last part of FEMA History: Entry in the 21st Century: future challenges for motorcycling (5/5)

The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations is very glad to celebrate its 20th anniversary with you and to invite you to a special edition of the MEP Ride in Brussels. To find out more about this exciting event, please visit www.mep-ride.eu

Discover the third part of “The History of FEMA”

It focuses on FEMA involvement and work at the United Nations and on the development of the international cooperation of motorcycle organisations, which sat up a Coalition to ensure an efficient representation of motorcyclists at the global level.
Next: FEMA involvement in Research Projects (4/5)

FEMA day-to-day political work delays the writing of FEMA history

According to the programme you should have been able to read part 2 of "How does FEMA work" and part 3 of "FEMA's History". Unfortunately, extra workload at the Secretariat prevent us from writing it. We will publish them asap. In the meantime you discover more about the history of Euro Demos. Have a look at the "More..." section.

The first part of “How does FEMA work ” is now online

It focuses on FEMA memberships and the overall structure of the Federation.
Later this month, you will read the second part: “FEMA decision-making process and policy statements” (2/4)

FEMA elects new President

The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) warmly welcomes Hans Petter Strifeldt as its new President. The former Chairman of the Norsk Motorcykkel Union (NMCU) was unanimously elected by FEMA’s national members at their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 2 February. You can read the full press release as well as an interview of FEMA new President in the section “Downloads”.

The second part of “The History of FEMA” is online

It traces the evolution of the Federation and its relations with the European institutions in the 90s’.
Next month: Work at the United Nations and creation of the International Coalition (3/5)

FEM and EMA joined forces 10 years ago

On 10 January 1998, the Federation of European Motorcyclists (FEM) and the European Motorcyclists Associations (EMA) merged. A new Federation was born: The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA). This event marked an important milestone in the history of motorcyclists’ representation. Realising they shared common interests, the two associations joined their forces to protect, preserve and promote motorcycling and motorcyclists’ interests in Europe and beyond.

The first part of "The History of FEMA" is already available on this website (please go to the section "About")!