Introduction

FIT Europe is one of the regional centres of the Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs / International Federation of Translators (FIT/IFT). It unites some 40 associations of translators, interpreters, terminologists and other language specialists right across Europe.

The mission of FIT Europe is to further the interests of these language professionals in Europe (for details, please refer to the Mission Statement). To that end, FIT Europe serves as a forum for exchanging information, experience and best practice, finding solutions to shared problems and agreeing on measures to heighten public awareness of this profession.

The success of FIT Europe depends on the input and involvement of the member associations. They either publicise their own projects and activities or suggest suitable ones to be pursued at European level because they are in the common interest. Apart from holding annual meetings, they exchange information via an electronic mailing system and participate in a virtual discussion group.

This website serves to give members and non-members alike an overview of FIT Europe's activities. Should you wish to obtain further information, please get in touch with your own association if it is a FIT member (for the benefits of FIT membership, please go to www.fit-ift.org). Otherwise you can contact us at info@fit-europe.org.

For the FIT Europe Steering Committee,

Reiner Heard, Chairman