GEMME goals are:

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To promote the association of judges working to support mediation, with the purpose of strengthening and improving the practice of mediation.
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To promote the exchange of information concerning practices and experience in the area of mediation, conciliation or any other alternative method of dispute resolution.

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Contribuer au développement de la médiation et des modes alternatifs de règlement des conflits, en participant aux conférences et travaux, en communiquant sur la médiation auprès des professionnels et des citoyens et en participant à la définition de la formation des médiateurs qui y collaborent.
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Accompagner par tout moyen les magistrats dans leur démarche individuelle en faveur de la médiation et de favoriser leur formation en vue d’un usage pertinent et effectif de celle-ci, comme de tout autre mode alternatif de règlements des conflits légalement admis..

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The association is governed by a board of directors composed of at least five members elected by the General Assembly, to which will be added a member appointed by each national section established in the States of the European Union and A.E.L.E.

The Board of Directors was renewed at the General Meeting held in Paris on 24 May 2024.

The following were elected to the Board: Éric Battistoni, Marie-France Carlier, Avi Schneebalg (Belgium), Dessislava Djarova (Bulgaria), Frédérique Agostini, Linda Benrais, Béatrice Brenneur, Anne Gongora, Gilles Robert Lopez, François Staechelé, Thierry Tonnelier, Jacques Vernochet, Michèle Weil (France), Roger Tudela (Luxembourg), Paul Gilligan (Ireland), Ugo Ferruta (Italy), Laura van der Krogt, Eric van Engelen (Netherlands), Monika Włodarczyk (Poland), Albertina Pereira (Portugal), Dragos Calin (Romania).

The Board of Directors chooses an Executive Committee from among its members, comprising a Chairman, a minimum of two Vice-Chairmen and a maximum of four Vice-Chairmen, a General Secretary and a Deputy General Secretary, a Treasurer and a Deputy Treasurer.

The following have been appointed to these positions:

President: Frédérique Agostini (GEMME France)
Vice-Presidents: Monika Wlodarczyk (GEMME Poland), Ugo Ferruta (GEMME Italy), Paul Gilligan (GEMME Ireland) and Dragos Calin (GEMME Romania)
General Secretary: François Staechelé (GEMME France)
Deputy General Secretary: Laura Van der Krogt (GEMME Netherlands)
Treasurer: Jacques Vernochet (GEMME France)

STATUTES

FAQs

In this section, you will find answers to the most common questions about our association.

What does GEMME mean?

GEMME is the acronym for Groupement Euroopeen des Magistrats pour la Médiation (European Association of Magistrates for Mediation). It is an association governed by French law that was established in 2003.

How is GEMME organised?

GEMME is managed by a board of directors composed of at least five members, elected by the General Assembly, plus one member appointed by each national section. The board of directors selects an executive committee composed of a chairperson, two to four vice-chairpersons, a secretary general and an assistant secretary general, a treasurer and an assistant treasurer.

Who can become a member of GEMME?

Membership of GEMME is open to all judges, whether practising or honorary. Other professionals, such as solicitors, academics and other qualified persons who demonstrate an interest in mediation and work to promote it may be appointed by the GEMME Executive Committee as associate members.

Can I receive information without being a member of GEMME?

How can I get in touch with GEMME in my country?

To contact the person responsible for GEMME in your country, IF the information is not available in the ‘national sections’ menu, you can send an e-mail to contact@gemmeeurope.org.