FESI welcomes the signed agreement between Parliament and Council extending GSP
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 Applauds Council Conclusions on Gender Equality in Sport, echoing its own StrongHer Manifesto Plea
Brussels, 24th of November 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the landmark steps taken today by the Council in recognising the importance of gender equality in sport[1], a significant stride towards implementing the...
FESI Embarks on Historic Journey with European Parliament Rugby Team during the Parliamentary Rugby World Cup
Paris, 7th September 2023 FESI, the Federation of European Sporting Goods Industry, is thrilled to attend the historic final game between the European Parliament rugby team and the UK Parliament rugby team, taking place at the prestigious Stade de la Faisanderie in...
Ski Industry Resiliently Thrives Amidst Challenges: Overcoming Mild Weather, Snow Scarcity, Energy Crisis, and Geopolitical Turmoil
Brussels, 17th July 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has completed its annual market research of sell-in data for ski products, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the ski market's evolution. FESI, representing 25 leading ski...
FESI Welcomes European Parliament Plenary Vote on ESPR but Highlights Concerns over Unsold Consumer Products’ Definition
Brussels, 12h July 2023 The Federation of European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), the leading voice representing the sporting goods sector in Europe, welcomes today’s adoption by the European Parliament of the report on the European Sustainable Product Regulation...
FESI Commends the EU’s Commitment to Sustainable Textile Practices in Revised Waste Framework Directive and Welcomes EPR Harmonisation Principles
Brussels, 6th July 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the European Commission's proposal to revise the current Waste Framework Directive (WFD). FESI recognises the Directive as a significant step towards achieving a circular...
FESI raises alarm over stalled GSP Trilogue Negotiations and urges swift resolution to maintain trade benefits for developing countries
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 European Parliament’s plenary vote on CSDDD but calls for further improvements ahead of the trilogues
Brussels, 2nd June 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the results of the vote on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) that took place on the 1st of June in the European Parliament. FESI and its members...
Companies call for a level playing field on due diligence
The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) is a positive step toward promoting responsible business practices, but, some changes are still necessary. Maximum harmonisation across Member States will protect the integrity of the Single Market and ease...
Parliamentary Rugby World Cup 2023: European Parliament officially launches its rugby team sponsored by Canterbury and FESI
Brussels, 1st March 2023 Today, the European Parliament officially presented the European rugby team ahead of the Parliamentary World Cup to be held next September in France. The ceremony took place in presence of the President of the Parliament and team’s patron, Mrs...
Triman: FESI welcomes the Commission’s infringement procedure against France and calls for further EU harmonisation on labelling requirements
Brussels, 15th February 2023 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) strongly welcomes the official opening by the EU Commission of an infringement procedure[1] against France regarding the “Triman Decree” on waste sorting instructions. In fact,...
FESI re-elects its President and welcomes three new members during its successful General Assembly at ISPO Munich
Munich, 29 November 2022 Top representatives of sports brands and associations from all over Europe came together for the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry’s General Assembly (GA), which was held for the first time at ISPO Munich in celebration of the...
