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EOC President emphasises social role of sport and calls for sufficient and secured financial support for sport in Erasmus+

By Laura Hardman on February 9, 2026

On 5 February, EOC President Spyros Capralos participated in an event on Erasmus+ “Sustainability and social sport: Advancing Europe through sport”, organised by the Erasmus+ National Agencies of France and Italy, ahead of the opening of the Olympic Games Milano-Cortina 2026. Intervening on the importance of sport’s social role in youth and community development, the […]

European Weightlifting Federation joins the European Olympic Committees EU Office as partner

By Strobach on February 9, 2026

The European Olympic Committees EU Office (EOC EU Office) is pleased to welcome the European Weightlifting Federation (EWF) as a partner, further strengthening the representation of the Olympic Movement at European Union level. The European Olympic Committees (EOC) is the umbrella organisation for Europe’s 50 National Olympic Committees and works to promote Olympic values, inspire participation in […]

European Parliament’s FEMM Committee meeting sets priorities on gender equality and economic empowerment

By Laura Hardman on January 30, 2026

On 26 and 27 January, the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) held discussions covering key gender equality priorities for 2026. On Monday, the Committee exchanged views with the Cyprus Presidency, with the discussion covering sexual and reproductive health and rights, gender-based violence, and the legal definition of consent in rape cases. The […]

The EOC EU Office is looking for its new EU Project Coordinator

By Laura Hardman on January 26, 2026

The EU Office of the European Olympic Committees (EOC EU Office) is the representation of the EOC and other major sport organisations to the European institutions in Brussels. Its core mission is to advocate for the interests of organised sport in Europe; and accordingly, to contribute to sport-related EU policymaking and EU-funded projects, aligned with EU priorities […]

STRONG project officially launched in Brussels to strengthen athletes’ rights across Europe

By Strobach on January 26, 2026

On 21–22 January, the STRONG project was officially launched during a kick-off meeting hosted at the EOC EU Office in Brussels, marking the start of a new European cooperation dedicated to supporting, protecting and promoting athletes’ rights and responsibilities within the Olympic Movement. Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, STRONG (Supporting the […]

European Parliament debates online piracy of sports and other live events

By Laura Hardman on January 26, 2026

On 21 January, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the growing challenge of online piracy of sports and other live events. Across political groups, Members of Parliament (MEPs) agreed that live-event piracy is escalating, increasingly linked to organised and cross-border criminal networks, and causes significant economic harm to the sport and cultural sectors, […]

15 NOCs and EOC EU Office launch STRONG Project on athletes’ rights and responsibilities in Brussels

By Laura Hardman on January 26, 2026

On 21–22 January, representatives from fifteen National Olympic Committees (NOCs), experts from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and representatives from the International Olympic Committee gathered in Brussels for the STRONG Project Kick-off Meeting. The two-day event provided a platform for partners to align on project objectives and discuss key points, including the IOC Athletes’ Rights […]

European Commission launches Expert Group Network for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

By Laura Hardman on January 16, 2026

On 13 January, the European Commission officially launched its Expert Group Network for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, academics, and youth representatives to strengthen prevention across the EU. The Network will serve as a hub of expertise and guidance for the European Commission, supporting efforts to prevent child sexual abuse […]

Cyprus takes over the Presidency of the EU Council

By Strobach on January 9, 2026

On 1 January, Cyprus assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, presenting a programme centred on the concept of autonomy across security, economic, external and social policies. The programme emphasises Europe’s ability to act independently on the global stage, alongside continued support for Ukraine, effective migration management, strengthened partnerships with neighbouring regions, […]

SAFE HARBOUR celebrates its first year of implementation

By Laura Hardman on January 9, 2026

The SAFE HARBOUR project has successfully completed its first year of implementation, marked by strong cooperation, expert exchanges, and peer-to-peer dialogue across the European sport ecosystem. A key milestone was reached in December 2025 with the submission of the SAFE HARBOUR GAP Report, which provides an evidence-based assessment of safeguarding structures, procedures, and response mechanisms […]

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