European Federation of Nurses Associations - EFN

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European Federation of Nurses Associations - EFN

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Independent voice of the nursing profession in Europe.

The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) was established in 1971 to represent the nursing profession and its interests to the European Institutions, based on the nursing education and free movement Directives being drafted by the European Commission then. Representing more than one million nurses over 34 National Nurses Associations at European Level, the EFN is the independent voice of the nursing profession.

23/10/2026

On the final day of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2026 (https://shorturl.at/7pwQU), as an official campaign partner of the EU-OSHA Campaign 2026-2028, the EFN would like to remind that if we do not urgently improve the and of the ’ working conditions, their and -being will only continue to deteriorate, leading to attrition and weakened healthcare systems!

22/10/2026

For the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2026 (https://shorturl.at/7pwQU), as an official campaign partner of the EU-OSHA Campaign 2026-2028, the EFN calls for the recognition of , supported by legislation and enforcement, as a core occupational health and safety measure to secure a and protect from psychosocial and musculoskeletal disorders!

21/10/2026

For the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2026 (https://shorturl.at/7pwQU), as an official campaign partner of the EU-OSHA Campaign 2026-2028, EFN calls on the European Commission and the EU and European Member States to fully implement the recommendations of the European Parliament INI Report on !

20/10/2026

On day 2 of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2026 (https://shorturl.at/7pwQU), as an official campaign partner of the EU-OSHA Campaign 2026-2028 and as a project partner in the Project, calls on EU Policymakers to upscale the evidence-based interventions which are being developed by the , to address individual, team, and organizational stressors, and thus improve the and of healthcare professionals.

19/10/2026

Today marks the start of the European Week for Safety and Health at Work 2026 - https://shorturl.at/7pwQU. EFN is raising awareness and lobbying on mental health, mainly nurses well-being, as an official campaign partner of the EU-OSHA Campaign 2026-2028, focusing on preventing psychosocial risks in the workplace. Importantly, this aligns perfectly with the new EFN Policy Statement on Health and Safety at Work (https://shorturl.at/zOJKm), which calls for safe staffing levels as the foundation of a safe working environment for nurses!

16/10/2026

The 123rd EFN General Assembly has come to a close! A big thank you to all EFN Members for two days of important discussions. The outcomes strengthened a shared understanding of the issues shaping nursing across Europe and provide a clear political direction for EFN’s lobby work in the months ahead.

16/10/2026

Alongside updates on the latest developments on the EU-funded projects and , in which the EFN is a partner of, and a briefing from ICN and EFNNMA representatives on their ongoing work, EFN Members exchanged views on key national challenges and political priorities which showed that working together to strengthen nursing and deliver better outcomes for healthcare across Europe is key.

16/10/2026

Day 2 of the EFN 123rd General Assembly opened with the leads of the EFN Professional, Workforce and Public Policy Committees, presenting the key conclusions and outcomes of yesterday’s discussions to EFN Members.

15/10/2026

Day 1 of EFN Autumn General Assembly concluded with the afternoon dedicated to the EFN Professional, Workforce and Public Policy Committees, where members had constructive discussions, approved new EFN Policy Statements, and shared positive national developments and achievements.

15/10/2026

EFN members discussed key EU developments shaping the nursing profession, including the Skills Portability Initiative, Advanced Practice Nursing (APN), the EMPL-SANT INI Report on the Health Workforce (voted in September 2026), and the Own-Legislative Initiatives on Psychosocial Risks and on Patients’ Rights in Cross-Border Healthcare. The message is clear: a resilient EU healthcare system starts with a strong, supported frontline nursing workforce!

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+3225127419

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http://www.efn.eu/

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