Press Release – Trade

FESI hails EU-Indonesia CEPA: a strategic trade deal set to unlock €300 million annually for the European sporting goods industry

by fesi-sport | Sep 23, 2025 | News, News - Trade, Press Release, Press Release - Trade

After a decade of negotiations, a win for free, fair, and rules-based trade with a key Indo-Pacific partner Brussels, [23 September 2025] – The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) strongly welcomes today’s conclusion of the...

FESI welcomes the signed agreement between Parliament and Council extending GSP

by fesi-sport | Nov 27, 2023 | Press Release, Press Release - Trade

Brussels, 27th of November 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the signing of the legislation extending the current rules of the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). Following FESI’s concerns over stalled negotiations, its...

FESI raises alarm over stalled GSP Trilogue Negotiations and urges swift resolution to maintain trade benefits for developing countries

by fesi-sport | Jul 3, 2023 | News, News - Trade, Press Release - Trade

Brussels, 3rd July 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) expresses deep concerns regarding the breakdown of the negotiations on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP). FESI firmly believes that the GSP Regulation is the crown jewel of...

FESI welcomes the new EU Generalised scheme of preferences and calls for a fair, transparent, and legally predictable legal framework

by fesi-sport | Sep 22, 2021 | Press Release, Press Release - Trade

Brussels, 22 September 2021 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to renew the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Regulation (GSP). FESI firmly believes that the new GSP, including the GSP+ and EBA...

FESI calls for an ambitious and sustainable trade policy in response to new global challenges

by fesi-sport | Oct 7, 2020 | Press Release, Press Release - Trade

Following today’s vote on Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis’ position as the new Commissioner responsible for external trade, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) would like to reiterate its ambitions for the future EU Trade Policy. “In these...

FESI hails the long-awaited entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement with Vietnam: an unprecedented milestone for the expansion of the sporting goods industry

by fesi-sport | Jul 31, 2020 | Press Release, Press Release - Trade

Tomorrow will mark the formal entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA). After more than 8 years of negotiations, the EU and Vietnam will now benefit from a unique FTA that will gradually eliminate over 99 % of customs duties on...