European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources elects presidents

5 February 2010

A new board of presidents of European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES) has been selected by the European Parliament. The new president of the European Forum is Claude Turmes and elected vice-presidents are Fiona Hall and Anni Podimata.

Former EUFORES president Mechtild Rothe has been awarded the title of honorary president.

The European Forum’s presidential election is held within one year after the European election, and only active Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) can be elected by the parliamentary members of EUFORES.

After having held the position of vice-president since 2003, Turmes is now continuing the work of former EUFORES president Mechtild Rothe.

He said, ‘EUFORES offers a special network whose link to the national Members of Parliament is of great importance. To bring those different actors together is one of EUFORES major strengths.’

Fiona Hall, MEP UK, Liberal & Democrats, has been re-elected vice-president of EUFORES, a position she has held since 2008.

Completing the board of presidents, Anni Podimata, MEP Greece, Socialists & Democrats, has been elected vice-president.

‘EUFORES is a cross-party network. And cross-party support is absolute essential to obtain strong policies in the renewable and energy efficiency sectors,’ said Podimata.

Before being awarded the title of honorary president of EUFORES, Rothe was president of EUFORES from 2003-2010 and a Member of the European Parliament from 1984-2009.

The European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources is a European parliamentary network with members from all major political groups in the European Parliament as well as in the national EU member states parliaments. Its core objective is the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency in Europe.

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