Policy

Sport

Sport can improve general wellbeing in Europe and help overcome wider societal issues such as racism, social exclusion and gender inequality. Sports provide significant economic benefits across the EU and are important tools in the EU's external relations. EU policy on sport is now mainly carried out through the Erasmus+ programme. 

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Policies

  • Role of sport in society

    Through support for sport, the Commission promotes physical and mental health, fights social exclusion and combats gender inequality and racism.

  • Economics of sports

    The Commission monitors data on sport, legal developments and financing options to help sport make the biggest contribution to the EU economy possible.

  • Integrity in sports

    The Commission works to ensure proper governance that can confront doping and match-fixing, protect the rights of sportspeople and promote transparency.

  • Sport in international cooperation and external relations

    The Commission supports sports projects in developing countries and is gradually integrating sport into bilateral agreements with countries outside the EU.