On May 12th 2010 at the the CLPUE Annual General Meeting it was unanimously agreed to change its name to the European Council of Podiatrists (ECP). The ECP is responsible for promoting the interests and general  awareness of the podiatry profession to the  European Commission, Parliament and Council. It provides a forum for podiatry organizations within the European Union (EU) to discuss issues and establish common policies relating to proposals and EU Directives that may affect the education and practice of the European podiatrist.

The ECP represents the FIP in the Council for European Liberal Professions (CEPLIS), which is the sole representative voice for podiatry and the health  professions with the European Commission, Parliament and Council.

The CEPLIS has recently partnered with the European Association of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (UEAPME) to ensure even greater representation in all European Community decision making.

The ECP has established a regular European Podiatry Conference and is currently monitoring the implementation of the single European Directive on the Recognition of qualifications including:

▪ Temporary and Permanent Labour Movement

▪ Levels of Education in EU member countries

▪ Titles of qualification authorizing practice

▪ Educational Establishments conferring title

▪ A Common Educational Platform

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