This week the EOC EU Office hosted the 35th Gemeinschaftstagung Internationales, bringing to Brussels a dynamic delegation from Germany’s Landessportbünde, Landessportjugenden, the DOSB and the dsj. Over two productive days, delegates swapped insights on their European and global project pipelines, compared strategies for international engagement and took a deep dive into the fast-evolving EU sport-policy agenda—including the next Multiannual Financial Framework and renewed cohesion-funding opportunities. A highlight was the presentation of the SIGGS 3.0 self-evaluation tool for good governance created by the EOC EU Office, demonstrating how the updated tool can serve as an accessible starting point for embedding stronger governance practices across federations and clubs. The dialogues and exchanges made one thing clear: even for regional sport, looking to the EU level unlocks bigger ideas, resources and partnerships that can elevate grassroots impact.
