This year we are celebrating 10 years since the Erasmus+ Sport Programme was launched. With a total of over 8000 applications and over 2000 funded projects, the Programme saw a budget increase of 300%, growing from 20 to 80 million Euros per year, and has quickly become the main pillar of EU funding opportunities for […]
The Maastricht Debate 2024, co-organised by Politico and Studio Europa Maastricht, took place on 29 April. It was the first European election debate between eight European parties’ lead candidates to the presidency of the EU Commission, including, amongst others current European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (EPP), Bas Eickhout (Greens) and Nicolas Schmit (Party […]
On 19 April, the EACEA announced the awarding of the Pilot Projects and Preparatory Actions in the field of Sport. Out of the 142 applications submitted project proposals across the two available calls, 11 projects were financed: 4 projects under the Sport for People and Planet - a new approach on sustainability through sport in Europe 2023 […]
On 24 April, the European Parliament adopted a package of laws to strengthen the EU's ability to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. The regulation puts professional football clubs in scope, requiring them to verify customer identities, monitor transactions, and report any suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) beginning from 2029. Member States may […]
On the first day of the EU Sport Forum 2024, OCEAN, the EOC EU Office’s Erasmus+ project that focuses on enabling NOCs to assess their carbon footprint, develop tailored reduction plans, and enhance their climate governance, was featured in the panel “Green and sustainable sport – Testimonials”. The EOC EU Office Deputy Director Eva Rebmann, […]
On 16-17 April, the EOC EU Office attended the EU Sport Forum 2024 in Liège, Belgium. At this event, a broad range of topics were tackled, starting with EU and Olympic values, integrity of athletes, women in sport, sustainability, digital media, athletes' rights, European football, and lifelong sport. Following the welcoming words of the Commissioner […]
Council of Sports Ministers (Brussels)
EOC Sustainability Commission (Brussels)
EOC EU Office Annual Partners´ Meeting (Brussels)
EOC General Assembly (Bucharest)
