FESI co-signs a call for Members of the European Parliament to ratify the EU-Vietnam Agreements
The EU-Vietnam FTA: Opportunities for European and Vietnamese business, consumers and workers Growing better together Following on from the strong support of the International Trade committee on 21st January 2020, the undersigned business associations respectfully...
FESI strongly welcomes INTA’s vote in favor of the ratification of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) strongly welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade (INTA), giving its green light for the ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam...
Business call to ratify the EU-Vietnam FTA
The EU-Vietnam FTA: Chances for European and Vietnamese business, consumers and workers - Growing better together The undersigned business associations respectfully request Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) to consider the benefits for both sides and to...
Circular clothing requires comprehensive policy: FESI joins leading apparel organisations and publishes proposals on circularity
Key apparel and footwear organisations are calling for holistic, coordinated efforts by policymakers to drive sector-wide circularity. The Policy Hub — launched by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) in collaboration with the Federation of the European...
FESI elects Puma General Counsel Intellectual Property as its new President
Today, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Narriman as its new President. The vote took place during FESI’s annual General Assembly at the Brussels’ headquarters of the Federation. General...
FESI’s call to support the creation of the Sport intergroup 2019-2024
Dear Member of the European Parliament, ln preparation of the upcoming votes on inter-parliamentary groups we wish to draw your attention on a policy area that has been overshadowed by economic and societal problems for too long. Yet, because economic and social...
Third exceptional year in a row confirms positive increase for the ski industry
According to recent findings of the annual market report conducted by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), skis and ski equipment’s sales between the winter season 2019 and 2016 have generally increased. FESI has collected this information as...
Time to rethink ePrivacy: FESI co-signs joint industry letter to reset the ePrivacy discussions
The draft ePrivacy Regulation was proposed in January 2017 and remains on the agenda of the Council of the EU following two and a half years of intense discussions. Progress on the file has, however, been limited. While the Council has considered ways to improve the...
FESI is calling on everyone – regardless of age or background – to be active! FESI is backing the Europe-wide #BeActive campaign which promotes sport and exercise for healthier living.
“Physical inactivity is a leading social issue facing the society as a whole. As rates of overweight and obesity are rising dramatically, FESI is committed to providing more and better opportunities for all citizens to play sport and be active.”, declared Frank...
FESI strongly welcomes the signature of EU-Vietnam FTA and calls on the EU Parliament to quickly start the ratification process
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) strongly welcomes today’s official signature of the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA) by Commissioner for Trade Cecilia Malmström, Romanian Trade Minister Ștefan-Radu Oprea, and...
FESI welcomes Council’s green light for EU-Vietnam FTA: a positive milestone towards open and sustainable sporting goods trade
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the Energy Council’s green light for the Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Vietnam (EVFTA). The Council’s consent sends a strong and positive message for free and sustainable trade. Once in...
FESI welcomes new member and reinforces its ski membership base
Today, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) officially welcomes a new member, K2 Sports (K2), leader in the creation of innovative winter sports tools. K2 will join the project membership category, alongside many other key brands in the winter...