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...
FESI joins forces with industry stakeholders for circular economy growth
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) today announced it will lead an effort to align the apparel, footwear, and textile industry on a European policy agenda around circular economy. The Policy Hub for Circular Economy brings together industry leaders for the...
FESI endorses BSI position on the decision of the German Federal Cartel Office regarding IOC Rule 40 and calls for EU wide solution
The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) strongly supports BSI position welcoming the decision of the German Federal Cartel Office regarding the IOC Rule 40, paragraph 3 as a positive step lessening the effect of the general advertising ban for...
FESI supports joint industry Manifesto for circular economy in textiles
On 14 May, a day ahead of the Copenhagen Fashion Summit 2019, five leading apparel organisations partner to call on existing and forthcoming EU policymakers to rethink tools to establish a circular fashion system. The joint Industry Manifesto sets the scene framing...
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...