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On December 2,  EUSEM President Dr. Robert Leach was invited to participate in a discussion at the European Parliament in Brussels on the "Future EU Legislation on Emergency Communications," organised by the European Emergency Number Association (EENA 112). The event, hosted by Grégory Allione, MEP, focused on the Union Civil…

This updated handbook is designed to improve the assessment and management of acute pain in emergency and pre-hospital settings across Europe. Developed under the auspices of EUSEM and the European Pain Initiative, it offers practical, evidence-based strategies tailored for first responders, paramedics, and emergency physicians. Since our 2020 edition, the…

EUSEM President Dr. Robert Leach recently spoke to Helen Quinn from Hospital Healthcare Europe about the critical crossroads facing emergency medicine in Europe, stressing that the current model is no longer sustainable and must rapidly evolve. He highlighted EUSEM’s priorities under his presidency, including harmonising emergency medicine training across all…

At EUSEM 2025, WHO/Europe highlighted how emergency departments (EDs) are on the frontline of alcohol-related harm, and how their data can drive real change. Drawing on case studies from Canada and Lithuania, the session showed how ED evidence has mobilized communities, informed legislation, and relieved pressure on frontline staff. Participants…

The European Society for Emergency Medicine (EUSEM), representing emergency medicine professionals across Europe, has issued a statement expressing its concern over the worsening humanitarian situation facing civilians and health workers in Gaza. Read full statement here

One of the largest international surveys into job satisfaction among emergency department workers has revealed that while the majority found their work satisfying and rewarding, there are still many areas where improvements are needed, according to research presented at the EUSEM 2025- European Emergency Medicine Congress on 28 September 2025.…