October 7 - Today in Brussels, EU Vice-President Schinas and UEFA President Ceferin signed a collaboration agreement.
The agreement was passed by both parties in June 2022, following agreements signed in 2014 and 2018, again.
Its primary guidelines are: to promote European values and guidelines through the power of soccer. Protect and strengthen the key principles and central values of the European form of the sport. Showcase the success stories of European soccer. Advance key European priorities such as climate action.
The Collaborative Arrangement will promote integrity in sport and attack the manipulation of sports competitions and corrupt practices. It underpins climate action and the green transition as well as healthy and active lifestyles for all. The EU and UEFA will intensify their joint efforts on these themes at relevant UEFA events and competitions, in particular at the 2024
European cup (e.g. soccer)
and 2025
women's soccer
European cup (e.g. soccer)
Above.
Long and detailed collaboration: The proposed partnership with UEFA continues a long and fruitful dialogue with Europe's premier sports organization. Detailed collaboration between the EU and UEFA contributes to the realization of EU policy guidelines, such as the promotion of an inclusive, value-based form of sport. Good governance in sport. Protection of minors, human rights, gender equality, etc. Promotion of healthy physical activity.
