About EULAR
The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, is a non-profit organisation that represents people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), health professionals in rheumatology (HPR), rheumatologists, researchers and scientific societies in the field of rheumatology of all the European nations.
EULAR Governance
Our mission
EULAR aims to reduce the impact of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) on the individual and society and to improve the social position and the quality of life of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe.
EULAR Strategy
EULAR Activities

Education
To foster professional and patient education by developing tailored materials and courses, by deploying innovative learning approaches, by facilitating broad access to these educational offers, and by fostering and contributing to the harmonization of educational standards in rheumatology across Europe.
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Research
To improve and implement standards of care for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases; promote and improve access to care; improve communication between people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and the professionals involved in their treatment.
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Advocacy
To engage with EU as well as national political institutions as a recognised partner and source of expertise in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases towards improving research funding,
social policy legislation and quality of care; assisting advocacy actions on the national and international levels.

EULAR Membership
EULAR underscores the importance of combating rheumatic diseases not only by medical means, but also through a wider context of care for rheumatic patients and a thorough understanding of their social and other needs.
The members of EULAR are Ordinary members, Supporting members, and Honorary members.
EULAR Communities

EMEUNET
An exciting community that started its activities in 2009, emanating from one of the objectives set by EULAR – "Bring on board high quality, young generation contributors in all EULAR activities".

HPR
The network of national organisations of Health Professionals in Rheumatology across Europe, it serves as platform for collaboration and shared information among the different health professionals working with rheumatology. The Community's aim is to promote multidisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in Europe.

PARE
The network of national organisations of People with Arthritis/ Rheumatism across Europe, united to ensure the voice of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) is heard and has influence among decision makers within Europe, and create powerful alliances that will make a difference to their lives.

PAED
Paediatricians in Rheumatology, a specialty concerned with the
care and understanding of a wide spectrum of autoimmune and
auto-inflammatory diseases affecting children and young people.
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD)
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD) is an international peer reviewed journal committed to promoting the highest standards of scientific exchange and education. It is the leading rheumatology journal publishing a combination of high-quality scientific papers, including original research, reviews, recommendations, viewpoints, and more. Clinical, basic and translational science across the inflammatory and non-inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions are part and parcel of this spectrum.
ARD is an official journal of EULAR with an impact factor of 20.3.
EULAR Rheumatology Open (ERO)
EULAR proudly announces the launch of its new open-access journal, EULAR Rheumatology Open (ERO), a pioneering platform dedicated to advancing research and knowledge in the field of rheumatology. The journal offers an innovative, online-only space hosted by the globally renowned publisher Elsevier. ERO provides researchers, healthcare professionals, and the wider scientific community with immediate access to the latest advancements in rheumatology.
The new journal represents EULAR's commitment to fostering scientific excellence and promoting the dissemination of high-quality, peer-reviewed research. As an open-access journal, it ensures that cutting-edge studies, reviews, and insights are freely available to a global audience, furthering the reach and impact of rheumatology research across disciplines.
Related Information
EULAR Statutes, Reports and By-Laws
The official statutes of the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR
EULAR Corporate Logo and Branding
Use or placement of the EULAR corporate name, logo, and any other branded visuals is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorised use or placement may result in legal action. EULAR reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by law.
EULAR Code of Ethics
The EULAR Code of Ethics applies to all officers in connection with their relationship to the organisation.
Officers are acting, nominee, elect or past members of any EULAR Body (General Assembly, Board, Council, Committee, Sub-Committee, etc.) and applicants of EULAR-funded projects.
EULAR Study Groups
EULAR Study Groups are focus groups that are supported by EULAR Committees.
EULAR Member Organisations
Supported by its members, EULAR aims to reduce the burden of rheumatic diseases on the individual and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases.
EULAR Task Forces
EULAR Task Forces bring experts in rheumatology fields together to share expertise and facilitate best practice exchange and ongoing medical development. Discover the fields of EULAR Task Forces and join today.
EULAR Recommendations
The EULAR Committees regularly establish and publish recommendations for the treatment of various rheumatic disorders. Each of these recommendations are developed by a Task Force of specialists in their field.
EULAR Tools and Products
EULAR places importance on the promotion of task forces aimed at facilitating, standardising and evaluating specific tools commonly used in rheumatic disorders.
The EULAR 75th Anniversary Timeline
In 2022, to mark the occasion of EULAR's 75th anniversary, we produced an anniversary timeline, which charts the organisation's history from when it began in 1947 through 2022.