The Directorate General for Youth, Sport, Education and Culture (DG EAC), a department within the European Commission, is responsible for developing and implementing European policy in the field of sport.
The activities of DG EAC in the field of sport are outlined by
- European Union Work Plan for Sport (2024-2027)
- White Paper for Sport
- Developing the European Dimension in Sport
What are the EC's responsibilities for sport?
EAC is responsible for the development of evidence-based policy in the field of sport. It also fosters cooperation and manages initiatives to support physical activity and sport across Europe, notably through the Erasmus+ programme.
As the executive arm of the European Union, the EC is accountable to the European Parliament. In the case of DG EAC, the Education and Culture Committee is responsible for oversight.
What are main EC priorities in sport?
Three main European Commission priorities in sport
- Integrity and values in sport
- safe environment in sport
- fight against hate speech
- anti-Doping
- sport and education
- gender equality
- traditional Sports
- european Sport Model
- athletes’ rights
- good governance development and promotion within sport
- fight against the manipulation of sports competitions
- Socio-economic and sustainable dimensions of sport
- innovation and digitalisation
- sustainable sport
- sustainable sport facilities and spatial planning
- sports tourism
- major sporting events
- policymaking and investments in sport
- strengthening the resilience of the sports sector
- Participation in sport and health-enhancing physical activity
- creation of adequate opportunities for sport and physical activity for all generations
- promoting physical activity
- mental health and well-being in sport