Summary
The European Parliament supports allowing EU Member States to join a convention that improves safety, security, and service at football matches and other major sports events. 10 02.05.2019
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human rights
public safety
social policy
international relations
Key points
- The European Parliament gives consent for Member States to join a new international convention regarding sports event management.
- The approach is built on three pillars: safety (protection from injury), security (prevention of violence), and service (improving the fan experience).
- A strong emphasis is placed on fighting discrimination, including racism, sexism, and homophobia/transphobia in sports environments.
- The convention encourages better accessibility for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision authorising Member States to become parties, in the interest of the European Union, to the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security, and Service Approach at Football Matches and Other Sports Events (CETS No 218)
Authorising Member States to become party to the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated safety, security, and service approach at football matches and other sports events ***
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