Resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council on the key features of a European Sport Model

Summary:

Resolution approved by the Council of the European Union on 30 November 2021, setting out the key features of a European Sport Model.

Further information:

The key features include a pyramidal structure, organised sport, structured on a national basis, and by one federation per sport, solidarity with lower-tier sport levels and the promotion of open competitions.

Member states should promote values in sport and sports organisations and recognise the contribution of volunteers, grassroots sport clubs, families and local communities in the field of sport. With this resolution, ministers also pave the way for continuing discussions between Member States and sport stakeholders on the key features of a European Sport Model.

The resolution also calls on the sport movement to promote solidarity among sports organisations and thus contribute to the recovery of the sport sector from the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Ministers furthermore ask the sport movement to ensure that the organisation of sport competitions comply with the principle of openness, give priority to sporting merit and respect fundamental and human rights.

• Primary Source

Official

Council of the European Union: Press Release, 30/11/2021: Sport: Council resolution stresses key features of values-based sport model https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2021/11/30/sport-council-resolution-stresses-key-features-of-values-based-sport-model/

---