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Monthly Report Highlight - SAFE HARBOUR project begins with a successful Kick-off Meeting

By Strobach on February 21, 2025
Project Overview  The SAFE HARBOUR Project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, officially started its journey in January 2025. Running until June 2027, this initiative brings together 27 organisations, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), two International Federations (IFs), 20 National Olympic Committees (NOCs), and expert institutions such as Thomas More University […]
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A Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union: Highlights from the European Commission Work Programme 2025

By Laura Hardman on February 17, 2025
On 12 February, the European Commission presented its Work Programme and Annexes for 2025 during the European Parliament plenary session, where Members debated its key initiatives. The Programme with the motto “Moving forward together: A Bolder, Simpler, Faster Union”, prioritises competitiveness, sustainability, and social fairness.  Several initiatives are particularly relevant for the sports sector. Among the […]
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Review of Europe’s beating cancer plan: prevention with sport and physical activity  

By Laura Hardman on February 10, 2025
The European Commission’s Communication “Review of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan” (2021 – 2024) assesses its progress in tackling cancer through prevention, early detection, treatment, and post-cancer care.  A key pillar of the plan is promoting healthier lifestyles, particularly through physical activity, to help reduce risk factors for non-communicable diseases and cancer. Recognising the role of […]
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Health at a Glance 2024: Physical inactivity and obesity are key health risks

By Laura Hardman on January 31, 2025
The European Parliament’s former subcommittee on public health has been elevated to a full committee. During its constitutive meeting, members of the newly established SANT Committee elected their leadership. MEP Adam Jarubas (EPP, Poland) will serve as chair, supported by Tilly Metz (Greens, Luxembourg), Stine Bosse (Renew, Denmark), Romana Jerkovic (S&D, Hungary), and Emmanouil Fragkos […]
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The EU sports sector: a growing economic force

By Laura Hardman on January 31, 2025
Eurostat published new data on 27 January 2025, looking at enterprises in the sport sector in 2022. In 2022, the EU sports sector comprised 190,000 enterprises, generating €29 billion in value added and €60 billion in turnover. SMEs dominated, making up 99.9% of businesses and contributing 62.1% of the sector’s value added. While "other sports activities" […]
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SAFE HARBOUR KICK-OFF MEETING MARKS THE START OF A NEW ERA FOR SAFEGUARDING IN SPORT

By Laura Hardman on January 30, 2025
On 28-29 January 2025, the SAFE HARBOUR project officially commenced with its Kick-off Meeting in Brussels, bringing together representatives from the project’s 27 partner organisations. Coordinated by the EOC EU Office and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, this initiative aims to strengthen safeguarding response mechanism in European sport by identifying key challenges, improving policies, and […]
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OCEAN’s 4th Peer-to-Peer Roundtable paves the way for the project’s final phase

By Laura Hardman on January 24, 2025
In January, the OCEAN Project celebrated its second anniversary and officially entered its final phase. On 22 January, Climate Action Officers convened for the 4th Peer-to-Peer Roundtable to review progress in drafting their carbon footprint reduction strategies. The session provided a platform for exchanging innovative ideas, sharing best practices, and providing constructive peer feedback, aimed […]
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Traineeship offer

By Laura Hardman on January 21, 2025
URGENT! The European Olympic Committees (EOC) EU Office is looking for one trainee to join the team as of 1st March! 🔹 As of 1st March 2025 🔹 5 months (until 31st July 2025) 🔹 Full-time (38h) 🔹 In Brussels About the EOC EU Office The EU Office of the European Olympic Committees (EOC EU […]
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RFC Seraing case moves forward with publication of Advocate General's opinion

By Laura Hardman on January 17, 2025
The case centers around FIFA's prohibition of third-party ownership (TPO) of players’ economic rights, which RFC Seraing and Doyen Sports argue breaches EU law. Previously, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld FIFA’s stance, which was later confirmed by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court. On 16 January 2025, Advocate General (AG) Tamara Ćapeta delivered her opinion […]
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EOC EU Office Launches the SAFE HARBOUR Project

By Laura Hardman on January 10, 2025
The EOC EU Office is excited to announce the launch of the SAFE HARBOUR project, a project aimed at strengthening safeguarding mechanisms in European sports. Supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, the project is officially commencing in January 2025, and will run until June 2027.The SAFE HARBOUR project brings together 27 organisations, including the International Olympic […]
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