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Coronavirus: Council adopts a recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures

By Wolke7Hoch2 on November 4, 2020
On 13 October 2020, the Council adopted a legally non-binding recommendation on a coordinated approach to travel measures between EU countries. Member States agreed on common criteria and a common framework on travel measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce the negative impacts of current travel restrictions.   Specifically, this means that a common colour-coded map broken down by region will be produced weekly by the […]
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Pilot projects and preparatory actions: first results announced

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 12, 2020
Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions (PP/PA) present an additional opportunity for sport organisation to apply for EU funding to co-finance their projects. They are managed directly by the European Commission (not by the Executive Agency) and deal with topics or ways of working, which are not directly supported by the Erasmus+ Sport Programme. Proposed by […]
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The State of the Union Speech of the President of the EU Commission

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 12, 2020
On 16 September, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, presented her first State of the Union speech, assessing her first nine months in office, marked by the COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore, she set out the projects of the Commission for the years ahead.   As a priority topic, von der Leyen widely spoke about […]
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German Council Presidency’s priorities in the field of sport

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 12, 2020
On 1 July Germany took over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. For six months, meaning until the end of December, Germany will be responsible for preparing numerous meetings and coordinating decision-making within the Council. As was the case with Croatia before, Germany must shift from its originally planned priorities during its Presidency in order […]
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CHAMP project releases a research report on innovation and sport clubs

By Wolke7Hoch2 on August 17, 2020
As the sports movement is facing turbulent times due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, the need for sport clubs to find new innovative ways to run their activities has never been more urgent. The CHAMP project, funded from the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, aims at giving the sports movement innovative tools and education for modernisation, and offers fresh insights on current trends and solutions for the promotion of physical activity. CHAMP (Clubs for Health-enhancement, Activation, […]
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European Climate Pact is taking shape

By Wolke7Hoch2 on August 17, 2020
The European Climate Pact is an initiative of the European Commission and part of the European Green Deal.  While the Green Deal encompasses a wide range of (forthcoming) legislative proposals, proposals for revisions of legislation, policies or strategies, the European Climate Pact stands out as a unique initiative, which brings “citizens’ dimension” into policymaking. Indeed, the aim of the […]
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Council of Europe organised a consultation on the revision of the European Sports Charter

By Wolke7Hoch2 on August 17, 2020
Adopted by the members of the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS), the European Sport Charter (ESC) is providing guidance for the Council of Europe’s member states to improve existing legislations or other policies and to develop a comprehensive framework for sport.   Since 2019, EPAS is engaged in a revision of the ESC. Following a questionnaire and a […]
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Negotiations between Head of States on the new EU long-term budget and Next Generation EU

By Wolke7Hoch2 on August 17, 2020
On 21 June, after four days and nights of complex and intense discussions, the 27 EU leaders have, finally agreed on their position on the future EU budget for the next seven years. The MFF 2021 – 2027, is planned to be €1.074 trillion and be accompanied by a €750 billion EU recovery fund (“Next Generation EU”). A unique agreement which has […]
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Microplastic on artificial turf pitches: DOSB expert group publishes recommendations for action and basic positions

By Wolke7Hoch2 on July 8, 2020
The sport-related entry of (micro)plastics into the environment and the possible health and environmental pollution caused by sports surfaces, sports textiles and sports events are increasingly being scientifically problematised, discussed in sports and environmental policy contexts and addressed in the media.   Therefore, in spring 2019, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) established the working group "Microplastics through Sport in […]
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Commissioner Gabriel attends the EOC EU Office’s Annual Partner Meeting

By Wolke7Hoch2 on July 8, 2020
On 2 July, the EOC EU Office organised a video-conference for its Annual Partner Meeting bringing together the sport movement and EU leaders to discuss the latest updates on EU policies and other issues facing the world of sport today, in particular the COVID-19 crisis. The meeting was also an opportunity for all partners to have a first exchange with Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, […]
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