International coalition urges Cambodia to respond to the European Commission’s concerns regarding labour rights
April 4, 2019 Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN Prime Minister Royal Government of Cambodia Kingdom of Cambodia Dear Samdech Prime Minister: On behalf of international garment, footwear, and travel goods buyers, we are writing to express increasing concern...
Joint letter to President Tusk on the EU-Vietnam FTA
Dear President Tusk, First and foremost, we would like to thank you for your support for free and fair trade in the EU and beyond. Now, more than ever, it is critical that the EU continues to deliver on its agenda to advance an ambitious and sustainable trade policy...
Shaping a New Active Generation Together
We know that active kids perform better in their classrooms, communities and future careers, yet today’s generation is the least active in history. Less than 30% of children receive 60 minutes of daily physical activity recommended by WHO. In Europe, one in...
Promotion of healthy lifestyles is the key to unlock the sporting goods industry’s economic growth, reveals new EU report
New EU report indicates that the biggest opportunities for the sporting goods sector are the public promotion of sport and healthy lifestyles and the focus on product innovation. FESI has extensively engaged in the development of a first-time study, launched by the...
FESI joins forces with EU Commission and Russian authorities to combat counterfeits ahead of FIFA World Cup
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup, FESI Deputy Secretary General Youri Mercier and other FESI members take the stage at the European Commission conference, Intellectual Property Rights Border Measures, in Moscow Russia. On 30 May 2018, before the official kick-start of...
SAVE THE DATE – ISPO Digitize
FESI is collaborating with ISPO Digitize, a platform addressing the future of the industry that culminates in a huge summit once a year. ISPO Digitize summit will take place on the 28-29 June 2018 in ICM München. The event is for anyone who wants to...
PASS Project – FESI helps shape recommendations on physical activity in Europe
FESI embarked on a three year European project entitled Physical Activity Serving Society (PASS). Under the leadership of the Think Tank Sport and Citizenship and with the support of 5 other European stakeholders, EUPEA, ISCA, ICSSPE, Spolint Institute and TAFISA;...
Industry groups call for action to upgrade the EU-Turkey Customs Union
FESI joined AmCham EU, amfori, APPLiA, DIGITALEUROPE, the European Branded Clothing Alliance (EBCA) and the European Services Forum (ESF) in releasing a statement calling for action to upgrade the EU-Turkey Customs Union. The industry groups urge the European...
Commission launches open public consultation on the European Week of Sport
The European Commission has just launched a public consultation on the European Week of Sport. All citizens, public and private organisations are welcome to contribute! The consultation process aims to collect information and opinions from the general public and...
Industry Unites In The Fight Against Microplastic Release From The Washing Of Synthetic Textiles
A new cross industry agreement for the prevention of microplastic release from the washing of synthetic textiles was officially launched today and endorsed by the European Commission. The European Textile and Apparel Confederation (EURATEX), the...
Letter to European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker
Together Againast Counterfeiting has brought together more than 80 brand holders and likeminded associations in the fight against counterfeits. We believe that the European Commission should update the current legal framework to effectively tackle the chnaging...
New Line up at the Federation of European Sporting Goods Industries
After more than seventeen years of service as the Secretary General of FESI, Alberto Bichi has decided to pursue other roles within the political landscape of the EU. To ensure a seamless continuation of FESI’s activities, Jérôme Pero, FESI’s long term Director of...
