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MEPs' engagement in sports policies: online piracy of sports events and the European Sport Model

By Laura Hardman on October 16, 2023

This week, MEP Iban Garcia del Blanco (S&D), co-chair of the European Parliament Sports Group and member of the Committee on Culture and Education stood up for sports in the development of EU policies. On 9 and 10 October, M. Garcia del Blanco attended the Conference on combatting online piracy of sport and other live […]

GAMES Project at the EOC General Assembly

By Laura Hardman on October 9, 2023

On 6-7 October, the EOC EU Office´s team is showcasing the GAMES project at the 52nd European Olympic Committees´ (EOC) General Assembly in Istanbul where more than 300 representatives of the sporting community will gather. European sport leaders from European National Olympic Committees and European Federations will have the opportunity to get insights on the ongoing activities of the project which […]

EU Declaration on Cycling published by EU Commission

By Laura Hardman on October 9, 2023

The European Declaration on Cycling was published by he European Commission on 4 October, demonstrating Brussels' political support for two-wheeled transportation means. The statement makes room for cycling in EU legislation and acknowledges cycling as a sustainable, accessible, inclusive, affordable and healthy means of transport that has a positive impact on the EU economy. It […]

Info sessions on Pilot Project on Preparatory Actions in Sport 2023

By Laura Hardman on October 2, 2023

On 27 September, the European Commission Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) organised an info session to provide insights on the two Pilot Projects: Sport for People & Planet and Sport Support: Emergency Youth with deadline on 17 October 2023. Accordingly, the key novelties of the Pilot Projects 2023 were presented (e.g. applications by mono and multi-beneficiaries, unit costs); yet, please refer to the recording of the info session […]

Getting rid of microplastics on artificial sport surfaces

By Laura Hardman on October 2, 2023

The European Commission has taken a step forward in its commitment to fight microplastics intentionally added to products. This action emanates from the broader European Green Deal Agenda and its Zero Pollution Action Plan with the objective to reduce microplastic pollution by 30% by 2030. The sport sector is directly impacted by the new measure […]

Find your way through the EU funding: How to finance sport related projects?

By Laura Hardman on September 22, 2023

The European Parliament Research Service, an in-house think tank, has recently published its 2023 Edition – Guide to EU Funding. This document offers a detailed overview of the different funding sources grouped by area of action (e.g. Sport p.109). This is part of the EU's effort to facilitate the diffusion of financial support to regional […]

Share your views on Erasmus+

By Laura Hardman on September 22, 2023

The European Commission has initiated a public feedback process regarding the primary education, training, youth, and sports program of the European Union: Erasmus+. This public consultation will feed into the assessment of the Erasmus+ programme’s overall performance. Both individuals and institutions can contribute to the assessment of Erasmus+. Give your opinion until 8 December 2023!

MEPs condemn gender-based violence on football pitches

By Laura Hardman on September 15, 2023

A plenary debate on violence and discrimination after the FIFA Women's World Cup was initiated by the Greens on September 14. This was organised as a consequence to the resignation of former President of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales following his accusation of sexual assault and coercion for kissing Jennifer Hermoso on the lips […]

New Commissioner responsible for Sport

By Laura Hardman on September 15, 2023

The new European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, in charge of Sport, was officially appointed on September 12 during the European Parliament plenary. Iliana Ivanova will replace Mariya Gabriel until the end of the term of office of the European Commission (Autumn 2024). During her parliamentary hearing, Ms. Ivanova notably emphasised on […]

Maribor hosts the 2023 European Youth Olympic Festival

By Laura Hardman on July 28, 2023

On July 23, the 17th edition of the summer European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) officially kicked off in Maribor, Slovenia. The multi-sport event features 11 disciplines in which 2.419 young athletes aged 14-18 years from 48 countries are competing. In total, the 6-day event sees the awarding of 688 medals. At the Opening ceremony, EOC […]

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