European and Mediterranean Horseracing Federation
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 2025 | Olivér Várhelyi Commissioner | Animal welfare | — |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Olivér Várhelyi Commissioner | Animal welfare | SRC |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Andrea Gavinelli Head of Unit | COM proposal for a regulation on protection of animals during transporT | — |
| 03 Jun 2025 | Andrea Gavinelli Head of Unit | COM proposal for a regulation on protection of animals during transporT | SRC |
| 23 Jul 2024 | Mairead McGuinness Commissioner | Introductory meeting | — |
| 23 Jul 2024 | Mairead McGuinness Commissioner | Introductory meeting | SRC |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Dermot Ryan Cabinet member | Brexit | — |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Dermot Ryan Cabinet member | Brexit | SRC |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Dermot Ryan Cabinet member | implications of Brexit for Irish racing and breeding | — |
| 12 Jul 2017 | Dermot Ryan Cabinet member | implications of Brexit for Irish racing and breeding | SRC |
| 14 Jul 2015 | Robert Madelin Director-General | DSM | — |
| 14 Jul 2015 | Robert Madelin Director-General | DSM | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The main objective of the EMHF is to develop relations among European and Mediterranean Horseracing Authorities, to coordinate promotion of horseracing in Europe and in Mediterranean countries, to defend its integrity and prestige throughout the world and to represent Europe and Mediterranean countries before the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the European Union bodies.
EU Legislative Interests
Member of European Horse Network. EMHF has published and distributed statements on matters relating to, eg, the financing of horseracing, racehorse welfare, welfare in transport, etc. EMHF has arranged annual visits to meet key representatives of the European Union or Commission, to discuss matters of relevance to Thoroughbred horseracing in Europe.
Communication Activities
EMHF has recently published the following, all to be found at www.euromedracing.eu/submissions: 2024 February and April Submissions to EU Consultation on Welfare in Transport 2023 October Submission to UK Gambling Commission on Financial Risk Assessment 2022 Submission on Animal Welfare in Transport 2021 Submission supporting European Horserace Scientific Liaison Committee's stance on Ani-Microbial Use in Thoroughbreds 2019 Submission on Animal Transport to Committee of Enquiry EMHF has presented at the MEP Horse Group/European Horse Network Conference in Brussels on the impact of legislation on international movement of Thoroughbreds and the social license bestowed on Thoroughbred racing in Europe.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
EMHF is the Regional Federation within the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities http://www.horseracingintfed.com/ EMHF is a member of the European Horse Network http://www.europeanhorsenetwork.eu/
Organisation Members
Each of EMHF's 26 full and associate represents a thoroughbred horseracing authority within the region defined as 'European and Mediterranean'. These member racing authorities are listed on the EMHF's website at http://www.euromedracing.eu/members
Connected Legislation
On-farm animal welfare
On-farm animal welfare
Charging heavy goods vehicles for infrastructure use
Charging of heavy goods vehicles
Amendment: Directive 1999/62/EC on zero-emission heavy-duty vehicle charges
Amendment: Charging heavy goods vehicles for infrastructure (Directive 1999/62/EC)
Harmonisation of civil aviation technical & administrative requirements
Amendment: Hazardous chemicals export/import (Reg 649/2012)
EU-USA bilateral negotiations on civil aircraft
Vehicle taxation
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of heavy-duty motor vehicles with regard to their event data recorder and for the type-approval of those systems as separate technical units and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Discriminatory Russian customs procedures against Lithuanian trucks
Amendment: Hazardous chemicals export/import (Reg 649/2012)
Eurovignette
International aviation agreements
Type-approval requirements for motor vehicle general safety
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the alcohol interlock installation facilitation in motor vehicles and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Air transport: Agreements and concerted practices
Toxic waste in South Africa - Disasters
Cableway installations
Amendment: Transposition period for Directives 2016/797 & 2016/798
Amendment: TM0 values for new cars and light commercial vehicles
Repeal of Reg 4056/86 & Amendment: Cabotage and tramp vessel services
Amendment to Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment
Amendment: Mass values for new cars and light commercial vehicles
Amendment: CO2 emission monitoring for new light commercial vehicles
Type-approval: Motor vehicle safety & occupant/road user protection
Amendment: CO2 standards for new light duty vehicles & labelling
Export and import of dangerous chemicals (recast)
Amendment: Mercury-added product prohibitions (Reg 2017/852)
Working conditions of mobile workers assigned to interoperable cross-border services by rail
Amendment: Annexes II and VII to Regulation (EU) 2018/858
Euro 5 type-approval for 2/3-wheel vehicles and quadricycles
The market
Amendment: Vehicle diagnostics, repair & security info access (Reg 2018/858)
Amendment to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 on detailed rules concerning the specific test procedures and technical requirements for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to their driver drowsiness and attention warning systems and amending Annex II to that Regulation
Emission performance standards for new passenger cars
Amendment: Vehicle category designations (Directive 2014/47/EU)
Access to vehicle repair and maintenance information
Amendment to Regulation (EU) No 546/2011 on honeybees
Technical specifications for interoperability (Directive 2016/797)
Technical requirements for inland waterway vessels
Taxation of unleaded petrol and gas oil
Amendment: Regulation (EU) 2019/631 monitoring parameters & test procedures
Regulation on harmonised technical specifications and testing standards for fire hoses
Type-approval of motor vehicles and engines
Type-approval of motor vehicles: emissions and battery durability (Euro 7)
eCall: New 112 service for citizens
Amendment: Vehicle on-board diagnostics and repair information
Repeal of Regulation (EC) No 1102/2008 on mercury