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European Commission opens investigation into ISU eligibility rules

By Wolke7Hoch2 on November 4, 2015
On 5 October, the European Commission launched a formal antitrust investigation into the International Skating Union (ISU) eligibility rules. ISU rules prevent skaters to take part in events not approved by the ISU, under threat of being permanently banned from competitions such as the Winter Olympics and the World and European Championships. The decision to […]
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Sport Intergroup discusses ethics and governance related to international sporting events

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 9, 2015
The second Sport Intergroup meeting took place at the European Parliament, on 29 September 2015. Gathering several MEPs, representatives of the Sport Movement, experts and stakeholders, this meeting dealt with questions of ethics and good governance in sport organisations with a specific focus on the awarding of major sports events. Following an introduction by Santiago […]
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Study on the Contribution of Sport to Regional Development

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 9, 2015
Currently, a consortium led by the Centre for Strategy and Evaluation Services (CSES) is carrying out a study on how sport and physical activity can be supported under the EU’s Structural Funds is being carried out. DG Education and Culture of the European Commission launched the call in order to both provide a sound evidence […]
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EOC representatives nominated for High-Level Groups on Sport

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 9, 2015
On 11 September, Tibor Navracsics, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Youth and Sport announced the composition of two High-Level Groups on Sport. The Commission had published a call for applications for Sport Diplomacy and Grassroots Sport in mid-June and has now published the list of members. Each group is called upon to produce a report and […]
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European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) becomes partner of EOC EU Office

By Wolke7Hoch2 on October 1, 2015
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) today became a partner of the European Olympic Committees (EOC) EU Office - the House of European Sport in Brussels. This strategic decision demonstrates the CEV’s strong desire to contribute actively to the European Union’s sport policy. The partnership was announced by EOC President Patrick Hickey and CEV President André […]
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EOC meets with Commissioner Navracsics at the EWoS Flagship Event

By Wolke7Hoch2 on September 18, 2015
The Flagship Event of the European Week of Sport (EWoS) took place on Wednesday 9 September in Brussels with the active participation of the European Olympic Committees. The Event was dedicated to the role of sport in promoting tolerance and open societies in Europe, and brought together key supporters of the EWoS to debate issues […]
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Match-fixing: Malta withdraws Request for Opinion from CJEU

By Wolke7Hoch2 on September 18, 2015
The Maltese government has withdrawn its Request for Opinion, which it had filed with the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) on 8 July 2014. Following the adoption of the Convention on Manipulations of Sports Competitions of the Council of Europe (CoE) on 9 July 2014, Malta had filed its request in order to […]
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Change of Staff at EOC EU Office

By Wolke7Hoch2 on September 2, 2015
As of 1 September 2015, there has been a change of staff at the EOC EU Office. After one year at the EOC EU Office as Policy Officer and more than six years at the European Parliament, our colleague Florence Lefebvre Rangeon has taken the decision to leave Brussels and to join the European Regional […]
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Programme of the Luxembourg Presidency

By Wolke7Hoch2 on July 16, 2015
On 1 July, Luxembourg took over the Presidency of the EU Council until the end of December 2015. With regard to sport policy itself, the Presidency will focus on: Promotion of physical and motor skills. The Presidency will in particular aim at the age of early childhood. Dual career training. The previous work on the […]
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First Meeting of the Sport Intergroup of the European Parliament

By Wolke7Hoch2 on July 16, 2015
On 30 June 2015, the Sport Intergroup of the European Parliament met in Brussels for its first meeting. Officially recognised by the European Parliament, the Intergroup’s aim is to assemble Members of the European Parliament from various political groups and committees to address themes relevant to sport. After the opening of the meeting by the […]
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