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...
EU grants GSP + status to Sri Lanka
FESI stands by the EU’s decision to grant Sri Lanka enhanced market access Today, the European Union has effectively lifted a significant part of the remaining import duties on Sri Lankan products entering the EU in exchange for the country’s commitment to...
Together Against Counterfeiting Alliance
Industry calls for stronger consumer trust to be built for the European digital single market Today, the European Commission published the mid-term review of Digital Single Market (DSM)strategy, which provides a state of play of the 16 measures presented in the...
European Commission uncovers final report of the e-commerce sector enquiry
FESI welcomes the findings of the two year e-commerce sector inquiry The European Commission DG Competition has wrapped-up its final two year inquiry of the e-commerce sector. The final reportand the accompanying staff working document largely confirm the...
FESI and the European Commission strengthen their collaboration for the promotion of EU sport policies
FESI goes an extra mile to ensure sports remains in the EU agenda’s top priority with focus on education. From left to right: Jérôme Pero (FESI Policy Director), Alberto Bichi (FESI Secretary General), Martine Reicherts (DG EAC), Luca Businaro (FESI President) On...
International sports brands’ representatives hold round table on industry matters with UEFA
FESI and UEFA proactively discuss Kit regulations. On this picture: presentation on Kit Regulations held at UEFA headquarter. On the 29th of November, a delegation composed of several FESI experts and sport brand officials travelled to the UEFA headquarters,...
Infographic – Why products & services are not sold everywhere in the EU?
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The House of Sport hosts European Week Of Sport Conference – “Physical activity: tomorrow’s cure”
FESI and the House of Sport are yet again calling on all EU stakeholders to keep sports, top of mind Left to right: FESI Secretary General (Alberto Bichi) and FESI President (Luca Businaro). All images © 2016 Bartosz Brzezinski. On the 12th of September...
