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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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EU Work Plan for Sport beyond 2020 – recommendations of the EOC EU Office

By Wolke7Hoch2 on June 30, 2020
EU Work Plan for Sport, usually established for a period of 3 years, frames concrete aims and activities for sport policy at EU level.  Adopted by the Sport Ministers Council, and implemented mainly by the European Commission and the Presidencies of Council of the EU, the Work Plan serves as a roadmap for all relevant stakeholders. The current document will come to the […]
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Sad news as EOC President Janez Kocijancic has passed away

By Wolke7Hoch2 on June 2, 2020
It is with great sadness that the staff of the EOC EU Office learned of the death of the President of the European Olympic Committees, Janez Kocijancic. Both, as EOC Vice-President in the years 2013-2016 and in his time as President from 2016 onwards, he was closely connected with the EOC EU Office. Since 2016, he has played […]
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EOC EU Office coordinates a multi-stakeholder Covid-19 position paper asking the EU to support sport organisations

By Wolke7Hoch2 on April 20, 2020
Sport throughout Europe is heavily affected by the coronavirus crisis. All kinds of sporting events, professional and amateur, have been cancelled or postponed, raising questions on how to end the respective seasons. For (elite) athletes, keeping fit is a major challenge as sporting activities in groups cannot take place and most sport facilities are closed. […]
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European Green Deal - Striving to be the first climate-neutral continent

By Wolke7Hoch2 on April 3, 2020
In July 2019, Ursula von der Leyen was elected the European Commission President with the objective to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050 in line with her strong message “We need to act now!” Even though EU Member States are on the way to meet the Paris Agreement goals and […]
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Coronavirus impacts the implementation of the EU funding programmes, Erasmus+ Sport projects included

By Wolke7Hoch2 on April 3, 2020
The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), which is in charge of the implementation of the Erasmus+ sport programme, is one of the European institutions that is influenced by the corona crisis. The implementation of projects organised by EACEA are affected and flexibility is now more needed than ever. In this regard, EACEA published […]
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Coronavirus, its consequences and the response of the EU

By Wolke7Hoch2 on April 3, 2020
Today, Europe is the "epicentre" of the global coronavirus pandemic, according to the WHO. The arrival of Covid-19 has forced many sport organisations, to take precautionary measures, like postponing or cancelling events, meetings and sometimes even ceasing their activities. The “European Evening of Sports” which was supposed to take place in Brussels on 16 March […]
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ASOIF becomes a partner of the EOC EU Office

By Wolke7Hoch2 on February 6, 2020
In a move to strengthen its cooperation with EU institutions, protect the important role of International Federations (IFs) and fully tap into the potential of sport, the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) has become a partner of the EOC EU Office. ASOIF serves and represents the Summer Olympic IFs in the most competent, […]
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