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.

News & Update

Outcomes of the UEMO General Assembly, Helsinki, 6 and 7 June 2025
UEMO held its Spring General Assembly in Helsinki, on 6 and 7 June, with the presence of delegations from 23 countries and representatives  from six European Medical Organizations (European Council of Medical Orders, European Union of Medical Specialists, European Junior Doctors, European Association of Senior Hospital Physicians, Standing Committee of European Doctors and European Medical […]
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UEMO joins Stakeholder Consultation on EU Health Workforce Report
On 23rd May, UEMO was invited to join MEP Tilly Metz (Vice-Chair of SANT Committee) for a stakeholder consultation at the European Parliament to provide inputs on the upcoming joint  Healthcare Workforce Report (“EU health workforce crisis plan: sustainability of healthcare systems and employment and working conditions in the healthcare sector”) which is being drafted […]
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UEMO president highlights the importance of Family Medicine at Macedonian Congress
UEMO President Tiago Villanueva participated in the opening ceremony of the Congress of the Association of Doctors of General Practice / Family Medicine of Macedonia, held in Skopje from 15 to 18 May. The event was organized by UEMO Vice-President Dragan Gjorgjievski. In his speech, Dr. Villanueva emphasized that North Macedonia stands to benefit significantly […]
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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.

June 11, 2025
UEMO Statement on Gaza and medical personnel
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October 29, 2024
UEMO calls for the need to promote safer and healthier working environments for GP’s working in prisons
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June 15, 2024
UEMO Statement on Lessons Learnt from Norway and Denmark
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June 12, 2023
UEMO’s Position on Climate Change and Health
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about US

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..

European Union of General
Practitioners / Family Physicians
Union Européenne des Médecins
Omnipracticiens/Médecins de Famille

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