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Commissioner meets with youth to discuss the European Sports Model

By Laura Hardman on May 29, 2026

In preparation for the upcoming communication of the European Commission on “A Strategic Vision for Sport in Europe: Reinforcing the European Sport Model”, to be presented in 2026, Commissioner Glenn Micallef met with 25 young people at the Union Saint-Gilloise Stadium in Brussels on the 26 May to discuss the future of sport in Europe. The discussion […]

EOC ExCom member Annamarie Phelps elected to the EPAS Consultative Committee Bureau at the EPAS Annual Plenary Meeting

By Laura Hardman on May 29, 2026

The 18th Plenary Meeting of the EPAS Consultative Committee took place on 27–28 May at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, focusing on topics including the revised European Sports Charter, sport governance and the autonomy of sport. Among the elections held for the EPAS Consultative Committee Bureau, EOC Executive Committee member Annamarie Phelps was elected […]

EOC EU Office welcomes new EU Project Coordinator

By Strobach on May 27, 2026

We are pleased to welcome Eva Jacomet as the new EU Project Coordinator at the EOC EU Office. Eva joins the team following Carlotta Giussani’s appointment as Director of the EOC EU Office in April and will play a key role in coordinating the Office’s EU funding-related activities. Eva brings extensive experience in the field […]

EU Sport Ministers adopt Council Conclusions on sport tourism and agree on future Erasmus+ programme

By Strobach on May 27, 2026

Between the 11 and 12 May, the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council came together to agree on their position on the future Erasmus+ Programme, adopted Conclusions on sport tourism and discussed mental health. Regulation of the next Erasmus+ programme Discussions on the next Erasmus+ 2028–2034 programme focused on strengthening learning mobility, lifelong learning, innovation, […]

European Parliament CULT Committee presents its draft report on Erasmus+ 2028-2034

By Laura Hardman on May 22, 2026

On 18 May 2026, the Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) of the European Parliament published its draft report on the Erasmus+ programme for the 2028-2034 period. Rapporteur Bogdan Zdrojewski (EPP, Poland) places significant emphasis on sport, advocating for the development of its European dimension and highlighting the benefits of investment, particularly in terms of […]

EU Sport Ministers discuss participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes and agree on future Erasmus+ programme

By Laura Hardman on May 18, 2026

Between the 11 and 12 May, the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council came together to agree on their position on the future Erasmus+ Programme, adopted Conclusions on sport tourism and discussed mental health as well as the reintroduction around Russian and Belarusian nationals to the international sports arena. Regulation of the next Erasmus+ programme […]

EU NOCs Legal Counsels gather in Cyprus

By Laura Hardman on May 11, 2026

Legal experts from National Olympic Committees across the EU met this week in Cyprus for the latest annual meeting of the EU NOCs Legal Counsels, reinforcing the importance of dialogue and cooperation within the European Olympic Movement. The EOC EU Office provided an update on recent EU developments, focusing on the evolving case law of […]

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 […]

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