WONCA Europe Statement on the Recognition of the Specialty of Family Medicine / General Practice in the European Region

Statement on the Recognition of the Specialty of Family Medicine / General Practice in the European Region

WONCA Europe strongly endorses the full recognition of Family Medicine / General Practice as a medical specialty within the European Union and the European region. We call for its inclusion in Directive 2005/36/EC, Annex 1.1.3 on the recognition of professional qualifications, alongside other medical specialties.

This position is fully aligned with the “Murcia Declaration on the Future of General Practice and Family Medicine in European Healthcare”, which highlights the crucial role of Family Medicine in ensuring accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare systems across Europe.

Approved by the WONCA Europe Executive Board,
20 September 2025,
WONCA World Conference Lisbon

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2025