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19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport in Monaco: safer and healthier sport for all children
How can sport support children’s health and development while keeping them safe? This question shaped the 19th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport, held in Monaco under the theme “Safer and Healthier Sport for All Children”. Around 300 people, including 25 ministers...
The Saint-Denis Convention celebrated its 10th anniversary
The Council of Europe celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Saint-Denis Convention[1] – which sets out a multi-agency integrated approach on safety, security and service at football matches and other sports events – at a conference held in Monaco on 3 November 2026, ahead of the 19th Conference...
Macolin Convention gains momentum: two new signatures at the Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport
Andorra and Monaco signed the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (CETS No. 215), known as the Macolin Convention, on 3 November 2026. The signature ceremony was held during the 19th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport in presence of Alain Berset,...
EPAS publishes a toolkit on prevention and reaction to child sexual abuse in sport
Ahead of the 19th Conference of Ministers Responsible for Sport, the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Toolkit on prevention and reaction to child sexual abuse in sport, a unique tool for public authorities, sports...
The online course on the Saint-Denis Convention now available in Greek
Greece, like many other countries, has suffered in recent years from sport-related violent incidents, inside and outside of sports venues, which unfortunately also caused human victims. In recent years, there has been a significant coordinated effort by the government and the sports movement to...
“Sport is respect”: EPAS puts inclusion and action against hate in the spotlight
The 21st meeting of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) Statutory Committee took place in the Committee of Ministers meeting room (Palais de l’Europe, Strasbourg) on 19 October 2026, chaired by Ambassador Gabriel Revel, Permanent Representative of Monaco to the Council of Europe. After...
Call for Tenders: Development of the SMART Platform
The manipulation of sports competitions poses a major threat to the integrity of sport. Under the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention), the Secretariat of the Convention coordinates the work of the Group of Copenhagen, a network of national...
The Group of Copenhagen presented a tool in Malta to study the link between sports betting and match manipulation
The Group of Copenhagen participated in the International Conference on Reviewing Practices to Address the Risks of Online Gambling and Video Gaming for Children and Youth, which took place in Malta, on 22 and 23 September 2026, to present the latest developments of its “Stop Betting Addiction”...
EPAS conducts European Sports Charter support and follow-up visit to Montenegro
A delegation of the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) visited Montenegro on 29 - 30 September for a support and follow-up visit on the European Sports Charter. Hosted by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the programme brought together government representatives,...
22–23 September 2026
The Advisory Group on Education of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO ED) meets in London
The Council of Europe’s Advisory Group on Education of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO ED) is meeting in Stratford, London. The meeting is being organised with the invaluable contribution of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD), which is supporting both its logistical arrangements and substantive content. The...
Monitoring visit of the Saint-Denis Committee to the United Kingdom
A team of Council of Europe experts carried out a monitoring visit to the United Kingdom, from 17th to 19th September 2026, to assess the general approach to the organisation of football matches and other sports events and to support the UK authorities in the effective implementation of the...
2016-2026 The Saint-Denis Convention celebrates its 10th anniversary
The Saint-Denis Convention has already been ratified by 33 states and signed by six others[1]. Over the past ten years, it has gradually become the global benchmark for safety, security and service during the organisation of football matches and other major sports events, aiming to ensure they...
63rd Meeting of the Council of Europe’s Monitoring Group of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO) hosts Joint Session with WADA to prepare for entry into force of the 2027 World Anti-doping Code
63rd Meeting of the Council of Europe’s Monitoring Group of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO)
The Monitoring Group of the Anti-Doping Convention (T-DO) of the Council of Europe convened its 63rd plenary meeting in Strasbourg, gathering representatives from 37 State Parties and 7 observer states and partner observer organisations. As the former Chair of the T-DO, Mr Michal Rynkowski...
CAHAMA’s 72nd Meeting Prepared a European Mandate for the WADA Executive Committee Meeting in Belgrade, Serbia
CAHAMA's 72nd Meeting
The meeting started with discussions on modalities of cooperation between Europe and WADA, and concluded with agreement to seek a solution that would enable WADA to resume its longstanding practice—since 2004—of exchanging views with CAHAMA delegations. Another decision taken was the endorsement...
Call for tenders: Consultancy services to update the Database of Alleged Corruption Cases in Sport (DACCS)
The Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) runs the Database of Alleged Corruption Cases in Sport (DACCS). EPAS is looking for a provider for the provision of consultancy services to update DACCS by processing and analysing specific information on corruption cases from the...
Japanese Delegation Reaffirms Its Interest in the Macolin Convention
The Council of Europe had the honor of welcoming a high-level Japanese delegation to the Palace of Europe in Strasbourg to discuss strengthening international cooperation in the fight against the manipulation of sports competitions. The delegation was led by Mr. Takashi Yamashita, former Minister...
Review of the Group of Copenhagen's Integrity Monitoring of the FIFA World Cup
During the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Group of Copenhagen coordinated an integrity monitoring operation covering every match of the tournament. Established under the Council of Europe's Macolin Convention, this international network brings together national platforms dedicated to combating the...
The Group of Copenhagen has turned 10
Ten years of international cooperation. Ten years of stronger partnerships. Ten years of protecting the integrity of sport. To celebrate, we’re highlighting 10 great reasons to join the Group of Copenhagen. Ready to be part of the journey? 1. Join a trusted operational network The Group of...
European Sports Charter: EPAS support and follow‑up visit to Armenia
On 7-8 July 2026, a team of Council of Europe experts carried out a support and follow-up visit to Armenia to further the implementation of the European Sports Charter (ESC) in national policies and practices. The ESC sets out the principles enabling public authorities to support sport for all...
T-DO Evaluation visit in North Macedonia
A team of anti-doping experts from the Council of Europe travelled to Skopje on 23 to 25 June 2026 for an evaluation visit to analyse and strengthen specific aspects of the national anti-doping system. The purpose of this mission was to review the actions undertaken by North Macedonia to...
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