On 21 January, the European Parliament held a plenary debate on the growing challenge of online piracy of sports and other live events. Across political groups, Members of Parliament (MEPs) agreed that live-event piracy is escalating, increasingly linked to organised and cross-border criminal networks, and causes significant economic harm to the sport and cultural sectors, […]

On 21–22 January, representatives from fifteen National Olympic Committees (NOCs), experts from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and representatives from the International Olympic Committee gathered in Brussels for the STRONG Project Kick-off Meeting. The two-day event provided a platform for partners to align on project objectives and discuss key points, including the IOC Athletes’ Rights […]

On 13 January, the European Commission officially launched its Expert Group Network for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, academics, and youth representatives to strengthen prevention across the EU. The Network will serve as a hub of expertise and guidance for the European Commission, supporting efforts to prevent child sexual abuse […]