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State Aid: COM publishes evaluation grid for sport infrastructure and approves Danish support scheme for horseracing sector

13 Jan 2018

On 12 December 2017, the European Commission published an analytical grid for sport and multifunctional recreational infrastructures. With this guidance the Commission provides an overview for public authorities and sport organisations to identify when public funding can be granted without approval under EU State aid rules.

Read more: State Aid: COM publishes evaluation grid for sport infrastructure and approves Danish support scheme for horseracing sector

The European Commission released its decision on the International Skating Union eligibility rules

13 Jan 2018

On 8 December 2017, the European Commission decided that the International Skating Union (ISU) rules imposing severe penalties on athletes participating in unofficial speed skating competitions breach EU antitrust law. The ISU must now change these rules. The decision could have a wider impact and affect all sport federations.

Read more: The European Commission released its decision on the International Skating Union eligibility rules

Erasmus+: Call for Proposals 2018 published

27 Nov 2017
On 25 October, the European Commission published the 2018 Call for Proposals and the corresponding Programme Guide for Erasmus+ covering all actions, including the sport chapter. Organisations and institutions seeking funding in the framework of this call must comply with the conditions for participation and funding expressed in this Guide.
Read more: Erasmus+: Call for Proposals 2018 published

ECJ rules that Bridge is not a Sport for purposes of VAT Directive

27 Nov 2017

On 26 October 2017, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered its judgement on the ‘English Bridge Union (EBU)’ case. The Court stated that the physical aspect of bridge is negligible. It therefore rejected EBU’s claim to fall under the concept of sport and to benefit from the tax-exemption allocated to such activity.

Read more: ECJ rules that Bridge is not a Sport for purposes of VAT Directive

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Four new partners join the office (Rugby Europe, ENGSO, LEN and FIFA)

The European Handball Federation (EHF) becomes partner of the office

The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) becomes partner of the office

The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) becomes partner of the office

The Czech Olympic Committee becomes partner of the office

The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 23

The European Basketball Federation (FIBA Europe) becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 24

The British Olympic Association (BOA) becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 25

The NOC of Portugal becomes partner of the office, bringing the total partnership to 26

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