The Automobile Community Celebrates 10 Years of Cooperation

Publication date: 17 June 2010

The Forum for the Automobile and Society (FAS) celebrated yesterday 10 years of successful presence on the European political scene. Founded in 1999, the Forum was officially launched on 16th May 2000 in the European Parliament in Strasbourg and it was also in Strasbourg that the anniversary cocktail was organised.

The cocktail was attended by Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament and by Commission Vice President Tajani who also addressed the participants and emphasized the importance of a reformation of the automotive industry for the added value in the European industry. In his speech Mr Bernd Lange MEP and co-chair of the Forum stated the importance of having a room for open, controversial and frank discussions on mobility and automotive issues.

Susan Pikrallidas spoke on behalf of the members of the Forum. She underlined the importance of the Forum as a space where stakeholders in the automotive community, including motorists, car makers, trade unions, dealers and component suppliers can exchange views with the representatives of European institutions.

Mr Bernd Lange MEP presented Malcolm Harbour an award in recognition of a decade of service to make the Forum a success.

The Forum for the Automobile and Society organises periodic meetings which examine key policy issues.  Participants in these meetings include all the relevant policy-makers (Commission Officials, Parliamentarians, and Council Delegations), the automotive industry, automobile clubs, trade unions, environmental NGOs, and other concerned parties.

The Forum provides members the opportunity to meet and engage key policy-makers, and drive forward the policy agenda. Over the last ten years, the Forum has established itself as the place for informal, informed, and unbiased discussion of the issues relating to the automobile and society.  

The next event of the Forum will focus on climate and environment; it will take place on 28th September in Brussels. For details check our calendar of events or our website: http://www.autoandsociety.com/

For more information please contact Sinziana Radu Gille at T +32 2 282 0816 or info(at)autoandsociety.com.