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OCEAN Webinar: EOC EU Office unveils OCEAN Toolbox webpage

By Laura Hardman on November 29, 2024
On 26 November, the EOC EU Office held a Webinar titled “Reducing Sport Organisations’ Carbon Footprint: Understanding Our Starting Point and Getting Ready for Climate Action!”. This event showcased key project milestones to European stakeholders from the fields of sport and climate action and introduced upcoming project deliverables. Tobias Wagner (Öko-Institut) presented the Comparative analysis […]
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Meet the Winners of the #BeActive Awards 2024

By Laura Hardman on November 29, 2024
On 26 November, the European Commission hosted the 9th edition of the #BeActive Awards in Brussels, celebrating projects that promote participation in sport and physical activity across the EU and Erasmus+ Programme countries. Out of 106 applications, 12 finalists were shortlisted, with winners receiving €10,000. The winning initiatives included “Ninos” project (Fundacja Rozwoju Sportu Espanola, […]
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European Parliament approves New European Commission

By Laura Hardman on November 29, 2024
On 27 November, the European Parliament voted to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s second College of Commissioners for the 2024–2029 term. The vote, held in Strasbourg, resulted in 370 MEPs voting in favour, 282 against, and 36 abstaining. On 28 November, the European Council formally appointed the Commission by written procedure. With these approvals, the […]
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Promoting active lifestyles: Key insights from Health at a Glance: Europe 2024

By Laura Hardman on November 22, 2024
The Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 report, published on 18 November 2024 by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and European Commission, evaluates EU health systems and highlights strategies to address key challenges like workforce shortages and healthy longevity. A key area of focus in the report is the role of sport […]
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Second SIGGS 3.0 Multiplier Event offers first look at enhanced governance tool

By Laura Hardman on November 18, 2024
The second Multiplier Event for the SIGGS 3.0 - Supporting the Implementation of Good Governance in Sport - project took place on 13 November in concomitance with the European Olympic Committees EU Office’s Special Competence Seminar. Attendees, including representatives from European National Olympic Committees and various sports federations, had an exclusive preview of the SIGGS […]
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Artificial Intelligence in sport at the forefront of the EOC EU Office Special Competence Seminar

By Laura Hardman on November 18, 2024
On 13 and 14 November, the EOC EU Office hosted a Special Competence Seminar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sport. On the first day, partners of the EOC EU Office received updates on EU funding programmes and opportunities. A comprehensive update on the European political landscape was also provided, focusing on the newly elected Members […]
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European Commissioner-designates under scrutiny as hearings kick off

By Laura Hardman on November 8, 2024
On 4 November, the CULT Committee questioned Glenn Micallef, the Commissioner-designate responsible for Sport. In his speech, Micallef outlined his plans for the Commission’s work, emphasising the European Sport Model (ESM), sport diplomacy, and sport’s role in promoting healthy lifestyles, inclusion, and diversity. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) raised questions about the ESM, particularly […]
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OCEAN project promoted at General Assembly of ANOC

By Laura Hardman on November 5, 2024
From 29 October to 1 November, the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly, is taking place in Cascais, Portugal. The EOC EU Office had the opportunity to present the OCEAN project, outlining its objectives, achievements to date, and forthcoming deliverables. The OCEAN Carbon Footprint Measurement and Reduction Tool, available for all 206 National […]
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European Parliament finalises position on 2025 EU budget, emphasising Erasmus+ expansion

By Laura Hardman on November 5, 2024
Following a debate on the 2025 EU budget on Tuesday, the European Parliament voted on its position on Wednesday, 23 October. Although the adopted text is not yet officially available, certain details are already clear. After last week’s Budget Committee (BUDG) vote on their position, Parliament has confirmed its commitment to restoring €1.52 billion in […]
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Working Party on Sport: Finalising Council Conclusions on major sport events legacy and first OMC mandate to tackle hate speech in sport

By Laura Hardman on October 18, 2024
On 14 October, representatives of EU Member States gathered for a Working Party on Sport meeting in Brussels. A key focus was the finalisation of the Council conclusions on the lasting legacy of major sporting events. The draft conclusions were unanimously supported, with minor amendments, and will be submitted for approval through a silent procedure […]
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