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31-557: The World Enduro Championship began in 1990, replacing the FIM European Enduro Championship, which had been contested since 1968. The European championship was later restarted by the Union Européenne de Motocyclisme (UEM) in 1993. The WEC had six classes from 1990 to 1993, after which the 80 cc and 500 cc 2-stroke championships were discontinued. The series continued with four classes, 125, 250, 350 and 500 cc, until

62-591: A declaration of intent was adopted. This document stated the goals of the new organisation as being: to promote, develop and help spread motorcycling and its diverse sports amongst the constituent nations of the European Union . With a further meeting on 27 November 1995 in Bratislava , the national federations of Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, and the Czech Republic all expressed an interest in joining

93-550: A full membership even if not all these countries are Mediterranean, and a few other European countries, notably applicants to the European Union which participate as observers), and most states bordering the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa to Western Asia (a few of them are observers, or are states whose membership is temporarily suspended). In Canadian history and political science, the term "Continental Union" refers to

124-521: A meeting of representatives of seven national European motorcycle sport bodies took place in Munich, Germany. The goal of this meeting was to create a controlling body for motorcycling after the model of other continental organizations. Representatives from France, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Slovakia, Portugal, and Germany were present. With input from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme ,

155-461: A motion was passed to rename the organisation to FIM Europe. This brought the name in line with the other Continental Unions . As of December 2017, FIM Europe had 47 National Federations (FMNs) and 6 Regional Motorcycling Associations as members. Due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , on March 6, 2022, FIM banned all Russian and Belarusian motorcycle riders, teams, officials, and competitions. This Motorcycle racing-related article

186-547: A new addition; the Enduro Junior class (EJ). The age limit in the junior class was originally 21 years, but was later changed to 23. A class for female riders, Enduro Women, was started in 2010. The points system of the WEC originally awarded points for 15 best riders in each class, starting with 20 for the winner, 17 for second place and 15 for third. Since the 2004 season, the twenty fastest riders have received points, with 25 going to

217-457: A standardised system of laws which apply in all Union territory, ensuring the free movement of people, goods, services, and capital . It maintains common policies on trade, agriculture , fisheries and regional development . Twenty member states have adopted a common currency, the euro , constituting the Eurozone . The EU has developed a limited role in foreign policy, having representation at

248-483: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Continental Union A continental union is a regional organization which facilitates pan-continental integration. Continental unions vary from collaborative intergovernmental organizations , to supranational politico - economic unions . Continental unions are a relatively new type of political entity in the history of human government. Throughout most of human history , political organization has been at

279-827: Is an overseas department of France , and therefore part of the European Union). Panama and Mexico hold observer status . The UNASUR Constitutive Treaty was signed on May 23, 2008, at the Third Summit of Heads of State, held in Brasília , Brazil . In accordance with the Treaty, the Secretariat is located in Quito , Ecuador and the seat of the planned South American Parliament is to be located in Cochabamba , Bolivia . The headquarters of

310-557: Is an intergovernmental forum consisting of 47 states which focuses on political and strategic discussions about the future of Europe. Although generally not considered a traditional continental union, the Organization of American States (OAS) is an intergovernmental organization that spans the majority of states considered within the Americas . As an intergovernmental organization, the OAS's focus

341-584: Is on political dialog relating to the purposes of regional solidarity , peace , and cooperation among the states of the Americas. Although generally not considered a traditional continental union, the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an intergovernmental organization that spans the majority of independent states and dependent territories within the Pacific Ocean . As an intergovernmental organization,

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372-643: The Eurasian Economic Union , the Gulf Cooperation Council , and the SAARC . Although generally not considered a traditional continental union, the Council of Europe is an intergovernmental organization that spans the majority of states considered " European ". As an intergovernmental organization, the council's focus is on political dialogue relating to the upholding of human rights , democracy and

403-625: The First and Second World Wars in the middle of the twentieth century, Europe began to slowly integrate with the founding of the " European Community ", which became a political union covering much of the European continent (27 member states as of February 2023 ). The European Union ( EU ) is a supranational economic and political union of 27 member states in Europe . Committed to integration and governance of European states and nations. The EU

434-813: The Pan-African Parliament , which consists of 265 members elected by the national parliaments of the AU member states. The current president of the Pan-African Parliament is Bethel Nnaemeka Amadi. Other political institutions of the AU include the Executive Council , made up of foreign ministers, which prepares decisions for the Assembly; the Permanent Representatives Committee, made up of the ambassadors to Addis Ababa of AU member states; and

465-692: The Union Européenne de Motocyclisme (UEM) or European Motorcycle Union ) is the FIM -affiliated organisation responsible for motorcycle sport within Europe. In response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine , FIM Europe suspended the issuance of FIM/FIM Europe licences (and those FIM/FIM Europe licences already distributed) to both the Motorcycle Federation of Russia (MFR) and the Belarusian Federation of Motorcycle Sport (BFMS). FIM Europe also suspended

496-646: The WTO , G8 , G20 and at the UN . It enacts legislation in justice and home affairs , including the abolition of passport controls by an agreement between the member states which form the Schengen Area . The African Union ( AU ), at a size of 29,757,900 square kilometres (11,489,589 sq mi) and a population of 1 billion, is by far the largest of the existing continental unions in terms of both land mass and population. It includes all African countries. The African Union

527-571: The rule of law in Europe. The Eurasian Economic Union was founded in January 2015, consisting of Armenia , Belarus , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Russia and observer members Moldova , Uzbekistan , and Cuba ; all of them (except Cuba) being previous constituent states of the Soviet Union . The Eurasian Union is a transcontinental union as members include states from both Europe and Asia. The European Political Community (EPC), established in 2022,

558-462: The 1998 season, which saw 250 cc 4-stroke as a new class and the 350 cc replaced by 400 cc. In 1998, all rounds also counted towards an overall championship, which was continued until 2004. The competition classes of the WEC were revised for the 2004 season. The number of classes was reduced to three, and 2-stroke and 4-stroke machines were now competing in the same classes. The new classes were named Enduro 1, Enduro 2 and Enduro 3. The 2005 season saw

589-615: The Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), a civil society consultative body. The Union of South American Nations (commonly referred to by its Spanish acronym UNASUR ) is an intergovernmental union integrating two existing customs unions : Mercosur and the Andean Community of Nations , as part of a continuing process of South American integration. It is modeled on the European Union , and at one time included all of continental South America, except for French Guiana (which

620-643: The PIF's focus is on political dialog relating to the enhancement of cooperation and economic and social well-being among states within the Pacific Ocean. Although generally not considered a traditional continental union, the Union for the Mediterranean is an intergovernmental organization and a transcontinental union as members include most states from Europe (including the whole European Union itself representing them with

651-524: The United States is called " annexationism ". Continentalism has historically been one of three theories of Canadian nationality that predominated in English Canadian thought, the others being pro-British "Imperialism", and Canadian nationalism . Additionally, the concept of a North American Union between Canada, the United States, and Mexico has been discussed in policy and academic circles since

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682-695: The functions of people from MFR and BFMS acting as FIM/FIM Europe officials and as members/experts/agents of the FIM/FIM Europe, banned Russian and Belarusian riders, teams, and officials from taking part in FIM/FIM Europe events and activities, suspended the registration of and cancelled all FIM/FIM Europe events (such as meetings, races, and prize events) taking place in Russia and Belarus, and interrupted any other FIM/FIM Europe activities (including but not limited to seminars, commissions meetings, and training camps) taking place in Russia or Belarus. On 5 September 1995,

713-401: The idea of creating a union between Canada and the United States, either by forming a new, super-national body in which both countries would become equal members, or by the United States annexing Canada. The ideology which favours Canadian integration with the United States, economically or politically, is known as " continentalism ", the more radical version which favours Canada becoming part of

744-407: The local level (e.g. tribal, city state ) and in more recent centuries, the sub-regional ("regional")/sub-continental level (e.g. river system/basin empires, the modern "nation-state"); however, starting with the advent of better transportation, weapons and communication there was for the first time the ability for a union of member states to organize at the continental level. After the devastation of

775-556: The majority of South America had left UNASUR and formed a second continental union, the Forum for the Progress and Development of South America (commonly referred to as PROSUR ). The Asia Cooperation Dialogue is an intergovernmental organization created on 18 June 2002 to promote Asian cooperation at a continental level and to help integrate separate regional organizations such as the ASEAN ,

806-632: The planned Bank of the South (BancoSur) were to be located in Caracas , Venezuela but have been delayed for numerous reasons. The South American Defence Council was formed on July 20, 2008, and had its first meeting on March 10, 2009. On May 4, 2010, the Heads of State of the Member States unanimously elected former Argentine President Néstor Kirchner as the first Secretary General of UNASUR . In early 2019,

837-590: The proposed union. At a meeting in Paris on 17 February 1996 the "union Européenne de Motocyclisme" was created as a controlling body of 21 national federations. Two committees were brought into being, whose fields of application were the sport and/or promotion, tourism, security, and transport. The Union was officially recognised by the FIM in 1997 as a continental federation. At an Extraordinary General Assembly held in November 2012,

868-616: The winner of each class, 22 for the second fastest and 20 for the third-placed rider. The 2007 championship included six events in Europe, one in the United States and one in Canada. In the 2008 season , all eights rounds were held in Europe. The current main broadcaster of the championship is Eurosport 2 . In South America and Oceania, the series is broadcast on ESPN and Fox Sports , respectively. [REDACTED] Media related to World Enduro Championship at Wikimedia Commons Union Europ%C3%A9enne de Motocyclisme FIM Europe (Formerly

899-563: Was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing European Economic Community . A European Parliament has been created, directly elected by citizens of the EU . With almost 450 million citizens, the EU combined generates an estimated 30% share ( US$ 18.4 trillion in 2008) of the nominal gross world product . The EU has developed a single market , Economic and Monetary Union , Customs Union , through

930-751: Was formed as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU). The most important decisions of the AU are made by the Assembly of the African Union , a semi-annual meeting of the heads of state and government of its member states. The AU's secretariat, the African Union Commission , is based in Addis Ababa , Ethiopia . During the February 2009 Union meeting headed by former Libyan leader Gaddafi , it

961-475: Was resolved that the African Union Commission would become the African Union Authority . The African Union is made up of both political and administrative bodies. The highest decision-making organ of the African Union is the Assembly, made up of all the heads of state or government of member states of the AU. As of 2017, the Assembly is chaired by Alpha Condé . The AU also has a representative body,

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