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Eurostat: Sport employment on the rise

By Laura Hardman on September 4, 2026

Eurostat published updated data the development in employment in sports between 2022 and 2025, highlighting four consecutive years of growth in sport employment. According to the data, in 2025 sport employed 1.8 million people in the EU, accounting for 0.9% of total employment. Significantly, the data shows that 36.2% of people employed in sport are […]

EOC EU Office awareness-raising webinar on climate change, nature and sport

By Laura Hardman on September 4, 2026

On 3 September more than 50 sports organizations gathered to the EOC EU office webinar “Climate, Nature and Sport – Understanding the impact of/on sport and getting the basics right for a resilient sport organisation” to learn and share best practices on sustainability of sports. The webinar is a continuation of the EU co-funded OCEAN […]

Moving towards the Multiannual Financial Framework 2028-2034: how does it look for sport?

By Strobach on August 18, 2026

The EU budget at large: overview of recent meetings and decisions Negotiations on the European Union's next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034 have entered a decisive phase. Following the publication of the European Commission's proposal last year, both the Council of the EU and the European Parliament are now shaping their respective negotiating positions ahead […]

Why do so many Erasmus+ Sport results never reach sport organisations?

By Strobach on August 13, 2026

Understanding the gap between innovation and implementation Every year, Erasmus+ Sport supports dozens of collaborative projects that generate innovative research, practical guidance and new approaches to some of the biggest challenges facing European sport. Many produce excellent deliverables. Yet only few are embedded in the everyday practice of sport organisations. Why? A wealth of knowledge […]

Exploring how European cooperation can strengthen sport organisations

By Strobach on July 31, 2026

A series highlighting practical knowledge, good practices and European cooperation in sport A series highlighting practical knowledge, good practices and European cooperation in sport Over the coming months, the EOC EU Office will showcase practical knowledge, innovative approaches and examples of good practice from across the European sport community. European cooperation has generated a wealth […]

The EmpowHER project holds its third in-person meeting in Brussels

By Laura Hardman on July 17, 2026

On 14 and 15 July, the EOC EU Office hosted the third partners’ meeting of the EmpowHER Volleyball Game Changer project, bringing together partners from across the CEV’s network. Co-funded by Erasmus+, EmpowHER builds on the legacy of the EOC EU Office’s GAMES project and aims to advance gender equality in volleyball leadership through practical tools […]

EOC President meets with Sport Commissioner to strengthen EU-Olympic Movement dialogue amidst discussions on participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes

By Laura Hardman on July 17, 2026

EOC President Spyros Capralos met with European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, at the EOC EU Office in Brussels on 13 July to discuss key developments affecting European sport. The meeting reaffirmed the EOC and European Commission’s shared commitment to open dialogue on complex issues, guided by their Arrangement for […]

First Working Party on Sport under the Irish Presidency addresses traditional sport and games and OMC group on mental health

By Laura Hardman on July 13, 2026

On 10 July, the Working Party on Sport of the Council of the EU meets for the first time under the Irish Presidency. The Presidency is presenting its work programme for the next six months and introduces its first draft of the Council Conclusions on traditional sports and games (TSGs) as a living expression of […]

EU institutions address IOC decision concerning Russia’s Olympic status

By Laura Hardman on July 13, 2026

On 7 July, the IOC provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and withdrew its recommendations concerning Russian athletes. Restrictions on Russian officials and events in Russia remain, while a decision on the flag and anthem will be taken at a later stage. European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport Glenn […]

First STRONG Newsletter published

By Laura Hardman on July 6, 2026

The STRONG project has officially launched its first newsletter on 30 June. The first newsletter takes stock of the first 6 months since the official launch of the project. It is the first in a regular series, which includes a throwback to the kick-off meeting, an introduction to the consortium partners, as well as the […]

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