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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Contribute to the development of mediation and alternative dispute resolution by participating in conferences and related activities, raising awareness about mediation among professionals and the public, and helping to shape the training programs for mediators involved in these efforts.

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To support judges in every way possible in their individual efforts to promote mediation and to facilitate their training so that they can make appropriate and effective use of mediation, as well as any other legally recognized alternative dispute resolution methods.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The association is governed by a Board of Directors composed of:

  • at least 5 members, elected by the ordinary general assembly for a two year term;
  • representatives of the national sections established in one of the member or former member countries of the EU or EFTA.;
  • honorary members.

The Board of Directors was renewed during the General Assembly held in Warsaw on 25 April 2026.

The following persons were elected as board members: Marielle Schumacker (Belgium), Avi Schneebalg (Belgium), Marie-France Carlier (Belgium), Desislava Djarova (Bulgaria), Theophile Margellos (Spain), Frédérique Agostini (France), Cristina Apetroaie (France), Thierry Tonnelier (France), Jacques Vernochet (France), Linda Benraïs (France), Malik Chapuis (France), Anne Gongora (France), Tomi Kimiskidou (Greece), Valeria Montaruli (Italy), Ugo Ferruta (Italy), Alessandro Bruni (Italy), Fulvia d’Elia (Italy), Dalia Vasarienė (Lithuania), Roger Tudela (Luxembourg), Jakub Petkiewicz (Poland), Monika Włodarczyk (Poland), Marzena Korzonek (Poland), Daniel Stoll (Switzerland), Isabelle Bieri (Switzerland).

The Board of Directors appoints from among its members an Executive Committee composed of the president, vice-presidents, honorary members, secretary general, and treasurer and their respective deputies.

The following persons were appointed to these positions:

  • President – Marielle Schumacker
    • Vice-Presidents – Theo Margellos, Thomai Kimiskidou, Daniel Stoll and Dalia Vasarienė
    • Secretary General – Cristina Apetroaie
    • Deputy Secretary General – Jakub Petkiewicz
    • Treasurer – Jacques Vernochet
    • Deputy Treasurer – Thierry Tonnelier
  • Honorary Member – Béatrice Brenneur
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.