The European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) brings together more than 800 former MEPs from all EU countries and across the whole political spectrum. We avail of their experience and expertise to strengthen parliamentary democracy and serve European unity.
The current President of the European Parliament Former Members Association, Dr. Hans-Gert Pöttering
Hans-Gert PÖTTERING
FMA President
Former EP President
German politician (CDU) and was the only Member of the European Parliament who has served continuously from the first direct election in 1979 until July 1st 2014 – with 35 years of uninterrupted membership. He held a number of leading positions in the EP and European People’s Party throughout his political career. From 2007 until 2009 he was President of the European Parliament.
Former FMA Presidents
Enrique BARÓN CRESPO
FMA President from 2014 to 2018
EP President from 1989 to 1992
Pat COX
FMA President from 2010 to 2014
EP President from 2002 to 2004
José María GIL-ROBLES GIL-DELGADO
FMA President from 2006 to 2010
EP President from 1997 to 1999
Lord Henry PLUMB
FMA Honorary President
FMA President from 2001 to 2006
EP President from 1987 to 1989