Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Europe

UEMO represents general practitioners across Europe, advocating for better working conditions, patient safety, and stronger healthcare systems. We collaborate with national associations and EU institutions to shape policies that improve healthcare for all European citizens.

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UEMO President Tiago Villanueva attended the HAOSZ
UEMO President Tiago Villanueva attended the HAOSZ (Háziorvosok Online Szervezete – Online Organisation of General Practitioners) Primary Care Conference in Balatonalmádi, Hungary, on 3-4 October. Across two key presentations, he addressed the critical roadblocks and the strategic path forward for our profession. Here are the key takeaways from the discussions: The Current Challenges in European Family Medicine Workforce […]
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EACCME Accredited Provider Status: Applications Now Open
The EACCME (European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education) has launched a new accreditation pathway for CME/CPD providers. Applications are open now, and the first accreditation period starts in January 2027. Key dates Date What happens Friday 2 October 2026, 12:00–13:00 CET Information webinar with the UEMS Secretary-General. Register by email at accreditation@uems.eu 31 October […]
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UEMO supports European Myeloma Day 2026: helping GPs spot myeloma earlier
27 September 2026 marks European Myeloma Day, and UEMO is proud to support Myeloma Patients Europe (MPE) in raising awareness of one of the hardest cancers to diagnose early. Myeloma is a rare bone marrow cancer, with around 50,000 new cases diagnosed across Europe each year. Its symptoms: bone pain, fatigue, recurrent infections, and unexplained […]
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Policy Statements

Discover UEMO’s formal stances on key healthcare issues, from promoting accessible primary care to ensuring equitable working conditions for healthcare professionals across Europe.

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June 22, 2026
Policy Statement on Inappropriate Physician substitution
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June 22, 2026
UEMO Principles to support women working in medicine
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April 29, 2026
The Iasi Declaration – Safeguarding High Standards in Training and Qualification of Europe’s Future Family Doctors
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October 28, 2025
UEMO Advocates for Recognition of Family Medicine as a European Specialty at CPME Meeting in Athens
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The European Union of General Practitioners (UEMO) is a non-profit organisation of the most representative national, nongovernmental, independent organisations representing general practitioners in the countries of Europe.

Founded in 1967 by the national organisations in Belgium, France, Germany, Holland and Italy, the Union quickly grew to encompass organisations from all the current Member States of the European Union as well as from the countries of the European Free Trade Association and other European countries..

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Practitioners / Family Physicians
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