The European Parliament Former Members Association (FMA) brings together almost 750 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, Klaus Hänsch.

Klaus HÄNSCH

FMA President as of 2 June 2022
EP President from 1994 to 1997

German politician (SPD) and Member of the European Parliament from 1979 to 2009. He held a number of leading positions in the EP and PES Party throughout his political career. From 1994 until 1997 he was President of the European Parliament.

Former FMA Presidents

Hans-Gert PÖTTERING

FMA President from 2018 to 2022
EP President from 2007 to 2009

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