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Europe Day: 9th May 2026

By Laura Hardman on May 11, 2026

Europe Day, celebrated annually on 9 May, marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration of 1950 and the foundations of European cooperation. This year, we also celebrate the power of sport and its role within the EU in fostering cooperation, solidarity, and mutual understanding across Member States and organisations. It is an opportunity to reflect […]

The EUIPO emphasises the role of trademarks in sports on World Intellectual Property Day

By Laura Hardman on April 30, 2026

To mark World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) highlighted the role of intellectual property (IP) in shaping sport in Europe. Recognisable symbols such as Liverpool F.C.’s anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and the Tour de France logo are examples of how identity in sport can be protected […]

EU institutions warn against normalising Russia’s return to international sport

By Laura Hardman on April 30, 2026

The European Parliament held a plenary debate titled “Danger of normalising relations with Russia, including its participation in major cultural and sports events,” opened by Commissioner Glenn Micallef, who firmly rejected any return to “business as usual” in international sport while Russia’s war against Ukraine continues. He stressed that sport is not neutral in this […]

EU and UK officially ratify decision for the UK to rejoin Erasmus+ in 2027

By Laura Hardman on April 28, 2026

Four months after the UK’s return to Erasmus+ was announced, the EU and UK officially signed the decision associating the United Kingdom to the Erasmus+ programme in 2027 on 15 April 2026. From 2027, British organisations will be eligible for Erasmus+ funding, unlocking new opportunities for mobility and cooperation. At the annual EU-UK Forum on […]

The BUDG Committee adopts its draft interim report on the MFF while the CULT Committee advances its position on sectoral files

By Laura Hardman on April 28, 2026

On 15 April, the European Parliament’s Committee on Budgets (BUDG) adopted its draft interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028-2034. This document, set to be adopted by the European Parliament during its plenary session of 27-30 April 2026, will serve as its position in the upcoming interinstitutional negotiations. MEPs call for a […]

European Sport Model: European Commission publishes summary report of public consultation

By Laura Hardman on April 27, 2026

The consultation gathered 211 contributions, mostly from citizens (36%), NGOs (32%), academia (12%) and public authorities (10%). Out of the total, 27% of respondents indicated direct involvement in sport: in a sport club or federation, grassroots sport organisation or organisation operating in the sport sector, and 20% identified as amateur athlete, sport volunteer or coach. […]

Key takeaways from the EU Sport Forum 2026

By Laura Hardman on April 20, 2026

On 15 and 16 April, EU sport stakeholders gathered in Paphos, Cyprus, for the annual EU Sport Forum, with discussions spanning women’s sport, elite and grassroots links within the European Sport Model, Mediterranean cooperation, mental health, intergenerational sport and the future of European basketball. The event featured policy updates on the European Commission’s progress on […]

Cyprus Olympic Committee welcomes EOC EU Office for continued exchange

By Laura Hardman on April 20, 2026

Ahead of the European Sport Forum, the EOC EU Office was kindly invited for a productive visit to the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC) on 14 April 2026, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing sport across Europe. The visit marked an important opportunity for dialogue following the recent appointment of Carlotta Giussani as Director of the […]

Event showcasing Vladyslav Heraskevych at the European Parliament

By Laura Hardman on April 10, 2026

On 7 April 2026, a group of MEPs organised an event designed to spotlight the Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych at the European Parliament. While the attendance was rather limited, the event gathered notable MEPs such as Hannes Heide (S&D, Austria), Bogdan Zdrojewski (EPP, Poland), Petras Austrevicius (Renew, Lithuania) as well as Nela Rhiel (Greens, […]

Advancing an EU-wide restriction on “forever chemicals” in sports apparel and ski wax

By Laura Hardman on April 3, 2026

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are currently undergoing a restriction process under the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) due to the growing and long-lasting risks they pose to human health and the environment. ECHA’s Risk Assessment Committee (RAC), in its final opinion, and the Socio-Economic Analysis Committee (SEAC), in its draft opinion, both support an EU-wide […]

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