FIA Region I Spring Meeting: Commissioner for Regional Policy discusses funding for transport with Club members

16 May 2013

On Thursday 16 May, the EU Commissioner with responsibility for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn, met with FIA Region I Club Presidents (including newly elected FIA Region I President Thierry Willemarck and FIA President Jean Todt) to discuss European regional policy, and its impact on transport. The meeting took place during the FIA Region I Spring Meeting which was held in Vienna from 13 May – 17 May 2013.

FIA Region I Election Results: Thierry Willemarck elected new FIA Region I President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa

15 May 2013

Thierry Willemarck has been elected the new FIA Region I President today (15 May 2013). Mr Willemarck is a Belgian national who is also CEO of Touring Club Belgium (TCB). He replaces the out-going President Werner Kraus after serving 8 years in the role.

Meeting with Commissioner Tajani to discuss eCall and road safety

09 May 2013

ACI President Sticchi Damiani and FIA Region I President Werner Kraus held a meeting with Antonio Tajani, the EC Vice-President for Industry and Entrepreneurship, on 7 May 2013 to discuss an upcoming EC proposal expected on the emergency call system eCall.