The instrument of ratification by France of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (CETS No. 215), also known as the Macolin Convention was registered this day, 21 June 2023, by the Treaty office of the Council of Europe.
France thus becomes the 9th State Party to the Macolin Convention. The Macolin Convention shall enter into force in respect of France on 1 October 2023.
This 9th ratification marks a turning point in the recognition of this unique international instrument to combat the manipulation of sports competitions, including among European Union member states.
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