2008 is a key year for FEMA: it will celebrate a double anniversary!

20 years ago, the Federation of European Motorcyclists (FEM) – the first organisation representing road riders in Europe - was created. 10 years ago, the Federation of European Motorcyclists (FEM) and the European Motorcyclists’ Association (EMA) fused to become FEMA.

FEMA celebrates 20 years of active representation in Brussels, promoting and defending motorcycling in Europe: A look at the past to better face new challenges.

Programme

January 2008

	10th January
	Official launch of FEMA 20th Birthday celebrations 1st part of "The History of FEMA": The creation of FEMA and institutional developments in Europe

February 2008

2nd part of "The History of FEMA": The 90's - Maastricht Treaty and FEMA relations with European Institutions
1st part of "How FEMA works": FEMA Members and structure of the Federation
Interview of FEMA's new President

March 2008

3rd part of "FEMA History": FEMA's work at the United Nations and creation of the International Coalition
2nd part of "How FEMA works": FEMA decision-making process and policy statements

April 2008

4th part of "FEMA History": FEMA involvement in Research Projects
Interview of Representative from Commission DG ENTR

May 2008

	24-25th May
	Belgian National Motorcycling Day 3rd part of "How FEMA works": How is the Federation financed? Interview of Representative from Commission DG TREN

	28th May
	The Future of Initial Rider Training (IRT) in Europe - Conference (Brussels)

June 2008

	6-7th June
	FEMA Spring Meeting (United Kingdom) 4th and last part of "How FEMA works": Riders' representation and work at the National/EU/UN levels Interview of the Motorcycle Industry
	25th June
	FEMA 20th Anniversary 2008 MEP Ride Special (in Brussels)

July 2008

5th and last part of "FEMA History": Entry in the 21st Century: Overview of future challenges for motorcycling
Interviews of Members of the European Parliament

August 2008

September 2008

Launch of FEMA new website

October 2008

	6-7th October
	IFZ Conference, Cologne
	8-12th October
	Participation to INTERMOT, Cologne (to be confirmed)
	13th October
	EU Road Safety Day, Paris

November 2008

	4-9th November
	Participation to EICMA, Milan (to be confirmed)

December 2008

January 2009

	16-25th January
	Participation to the European Motor Show, Brussels (to be confirmed) End of celebrations

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