We are pleased to introduce the new edition of our monthly report, with a new layout and category called the "Interview of the Month". We are proud that the EU Commissioner for Sport, Mariya Gabriel, has agreed to be the first interview guest and we thank her for her contribution. We would be pleased if you would give us feedback on the new layout of the Monthly Report or share suggestions for further exchanges with us.
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On Wednesday, 21 October, the European Parliament debated the future of the Erasmus+ programme, with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voicing strong support for increasing its funding. On Thursday, 22 October, by a significant majority, the European Parliament adopted its mandate for the next stage of the negotiations for Erasmus+ 2028-2034, including a €47.39 […]
At the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting on 12 October, Foreign Affairs Ministers and Commissioner for Culture, Youth, Education and Sport Glenn Micallef discussed preventing the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sports competitions. Statements by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Micallef emphasised that sports and culture must not be used […]
MANY SPORT ORGANISATIONS WANT TO IMPROVE GENDER EQUALITY — BUT WHERE SHOULD THEY START? Across Europe, gender equality is increasingly recognised as fundamental to good governance, stronger leadership and more inclusive decision-making. Yet, advancing gender equality goes well beyond increasing female participation. It also means ensuring equal opportunities in leadership, governance, coaching, officiating and recruitment, […]
On Wednesday, 21 October, the European Parliament debated the future of the Erasmus+ programme, with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voicing strong support for increasing its funding. On Thursday, 22 October, by a significant majority, the European Parliament adopted its mandate for the next stage of the negotiations for Erasmus+ 2028-2034, including a €47.39 […]
At the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) meeting on 12 October, Foreign Affairs Ministers and Commissioner for Culture, Youth, Education and Sport Glenn Micallef discussed preventing the return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sports competitions. Statements by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Commissioner Micallef emphasised that sports and culture must not be used […]
MANY SPORT ORGANISATIONS WANT TO IMPROVE GENDER EQUALITY — BUT WHERE SHOULD THEY START? Across Europe, gender equality is increasingly recognised as fundamental to good governance, stronger leadership and more inclusive decision-making. Yet, advancing gender equality goes well beyond increasing female participation. It also means ensuring equal opportunities in leadership, governance, coaching, officiating and recruitment, […]
