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Health at a Glance 2024: Physical inactivity and obesity are key health risks

By Laura Hardman on January 31, 2025
The European Parliament’s former subcommittee on public health has been elevated to a full committee. During its constitutive meeting, members of the newly established SANT Committee elected their leadership. MEP Adam Jarubas (EPP, Poland) will serve as chair, supported by Tilly Metz (Greens, Luxembourg), Stine Bosse (Renew, Denmark), Romana Jerkovic (S&D, Hungary), and Emmanouil Fragkos […]
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The EU sports sector: a growing economic force

By Laura Hardman on January 31, 2025
Eurostat published new data on 27 January 2025, looking at enterprises in the sport sector in 2022. In 2022, the EU sports sector comprised 190,000 enterprises, generating €29 billion in value added and €60 billion in turnover. SMEs dominated, making up 99.9% of businesses and contributing 62.1% of the sector’s value added. While "other sports activities" […]
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SAFE HARBOUR KICK-OFF MEETING MARKS THE START OF A NEW ERA FOR SAFEGUARDING IN SPORT

By Laura Hardman on January 30, 2025
On 28-29 January 2025, the SAFE HARBOUR project officially commenced with its Kick-off Meeting in Brussels, bringing together representatives from the project’s 27 partner organisations. Coordinated by the EOC EU Office and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, this initiative aims to strengthen safeguarding response mechanism in European sport by identifying key challenges, improving policies, and […]
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OCEAN’s 4th Peer-to-Peer Roundtable paves the way for the project’s final phase

By Laura Hardman on January 24, 2025
In January, the OCEAN Project celebrated its second anniversary and officially entered its final phase. On 22 January, Climate Action Officers convened for the 4th Peer-to-Peer Roundtable to review progress in drafting their carbon footprint reduction strategies. The session provided a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and providing constructive peer feedback, aimed […]
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Traineeship offer

By Laura Hardman on January 21, 2025
URGENT! The European Olympic Committees (EOC) EU Office is looking for one trainee to join the team as of 1st March! 🔹 As of 1st March 2025 🔹 5 months (until 31st July 2025) 🔹 Full-time (38h) 🔹 In Brussels About the EOC EU Office The EU Office of the European Olympic Committees (EOC EU […]
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RFC Seraing case moves forward with publication of Advocate General's opinion

By Laura Hardman on January 17, 2025
The case centers around FIFA's prohibition of third-party ownership (TPO) of players’ economic rights, which RFC Seraing and Doyen Sports argue breaches EU law. Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s stance, which was later confirmed by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. On 16 January 2025, Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta delivered her opinion […]
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EOC EU Office Launches the SAFE HARBOUR Project

By Laura Hardman on January 10, 2025
The EOC EU Office is excited to announce the launch of the SAFE HARBOUR project, a project aimed at strengthening safeguarding mechanisms in European sports. Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, the project is officially commencing in January 2025, and will run until June 2027.The SAFE HARBOUR project brings together 27 organisations, including the International Olympic […]
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Key insights from the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day 2025

By Laura Hardman on December 20, 2024
On 16 December, the European Commission and European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organised the 12th edition of the Erasmus+ Sport Info Day, which was attended by 600+ people, including in-person and online participants. In this context, Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef’s speech emphasised the crucial role of sport in promoting health, inclusion, economic […]
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Key insights from the EOC EU Office’s Erasmus+ Webinar

By Laura Hardman on December 13, 2024
On 12 December, more than 50 representatives from 28 National Olympic Committees, 8 international and European Federations, and delegates from the European Cultural and Executive Agency (EACEA) attended the EOC EU Office’s webinar on the Erasmus+ Programme 2025. The webinar delivered a comprehensive overview of the Erasmus+ programme’s structure, priorities, and sport-specific actions, complemented by […]
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Estonian Olympic Committee joins the European Olympic Committees EU Office as partner

By Strobach on December 10, 2024
The European Olympic Committees EU Office (EOC EU Office) proudly welcomes the Estonian Olympic Committee among its partners. The EOC is the umbrella body for Europe’s 50 National Olympic Committees and works to spread the Olympic values and inspiring sport and healthy lifestyles across Europe. Thanks to the EU Office of the EOC, the organisation […]
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