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OCEAN Sport CO2 Calculator presented to UN Sports for Climate Action Framework signatories

By Laura Hardman on September 12, 2025
The OCEAN Sport CO₂ Calculator was presented to signatories of the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework by the EOC EU Office (coordinator) and the Öko-Institut (scientific partner). A live demonstration of the calculator drew significant interest from the International Federations, national sports organisations and clubs attending the webinar. Available since July 2025, the tool […]
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Vice-President Mînzatu highlights Erasmus+ in an exchange with the CULT Committee

By Laura Hardman on September 12, 2025
During an exchange of views with the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT), the Commission’s Executive Vice-President (EVP), Roxana Mînzatu, highlighted education, skills, and youth as central pillars of Erasmus+ within the upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028 to 2034. She presented Erasmus+ as a flagship programme, structured around three core pillars: reaching […]
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European Parliament opposes potential cuts for Erasmus+ in 2026

By Laura Hardman on September 9, 2025
At its meeting on 1 September, the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) discussed the draft Opinion for the Resolution on the 2026 EU budget. Members opposed budget cuts proposed by the Council as this would further undermine an already underfunded area, which societal role is essential, in particular for young people. The […]
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Results of the Erasmus+ Sport 2025 are out!

By Laura Hardman on September 9, 2025
On 25 August, the European Commission’s Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) - which manages the Erasmus+ Sport programme - published the results of the Erasmus+ Sport 2025 calls (Key Action 2). In 2025, EACEA has selected 350 projects for funding - which reflects a 16% increase compared to 2024, including: 124 Cooperation Partnerships 185 Small-scale Cooperation Partnerships 28 Not-for-profit European Sports Events including […]
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JOB OFFER: Director of the European Olympic Committees EU Office (Brussels)

By Strobach on September 2, 2025
The European Olympic Committees (EOC) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director to lead its EU Office in Brussels. In close collaboration with a skilled and motivated team, the Director will be responsible for the overall management, advocacy, and strategic development of the Office, ensuring its operational efficiency, financial sustainability, and enhanced visibility.    Key […]
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Monthly Report Highlight - Arbitration in sport taking centre stage at the European Court of Human Rights

By Strobach on August 14, 2025
On 10 July 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued its ruling in Semenya v. Switzerland, a case that could reshape how international sport arbitration is approached from a human rights perspective.  About the case  The case concerned Caster Semenya, a South African elite middle-distance runner and Olympic gold medallist, who challenged regulations […]
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Eurostat: Employment in sport growth continues

By Laura Hardman on August 1, 2025
According to the latest Eurostat data, employment in the sports sector across the European Union grew by 6.5% between 2023 and 2024, reaching 1.6 million people and accounting for 0.8% of total EU employment. This marks the third consecutive year of growth, driven by the post-pandemic recovery of the sports industry and the increasing demand […]
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EYOF Skopje 2025 showcases unity and youth excellence in European sport

By Laura Hardman on July 28, 2025
The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) Skopje 2025 is well underway, bringing together over 4,000 athletes and officials from 50 delegations, including the first-ever EOC Refugee Team. Marking the largest edition in EYOF history and the most significant multi-sport event ever hosted in North Macedonia, the festival embodies the spirit of the European Olympic Movement, […]
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MFF 2028-2034: What's in it for sport?

By Laura Hardman on July 28, 2025
Following the European Commission’s proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework, more details have emerged on its structure and potential implications for sport and physical activity. Erasmus+ is set to continue as a standalone programme with a proposed €40.8 billion envelope, representing a significant increase from the current €26.2 billion. While the merger with the […]
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CULT Committee adopts European Sport Model report and votes to increase sport funding for 2026

By Laura Hardman on July 18, 2025
On 15 July, the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) adopted its own-initiative report on the role of EU policies in shaping the European Sport Model (ESM), reaffirming the EU’s commitment to a value-based sport model built on solidarity, inclusiveness, and good governance. The report calls for a long-term EU strategy that strengthens […]
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