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...
FESI unveils its StrongHer Manifesto to get more girls active
Kraainem, 27th September 2022 As part of its StrongHer campaign[1], the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is releasing a brand-new Manifesto[2], resulting of months of work and discussions with its members, in which the industry details a...
The ski industry slowly getting back on track after a disastrous season hit by COVID-19
Brussels, 11 July 2022 According to recent results of the annual ski market report conducted by the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), skis and ski equipment’s sales of the 2021-22 season have slightly increased compared to 2020-21. The figures...
FESI outlines its future strategic development plan for 2022-2025 during an extraordinary meeting in Vienna
Brussels, 1st June 2022 After two days of intense workshops in Vienna, FESI successfully consulted its membership on what is to become the Federation's strategic development plan for the next three years. From policy priorities to members’ services and membership...
FESI welcomes the provisional political agreement on the DSA but calls EU decision-makers for stronger efforts to better protect brands and consumers online
Brussels, 27 April 2022 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) welcomes the provisional political agreement reached in the night of 22nd to 23rd April between the Parliament and the Council on the Digital Services Act (DSA) proposal. This paves...
Working together towards a healthier Europe: ENOS, EuropeActive, FESI and It’s Great Out There Coalition launch the European Physical Activity Alliance
Brussels, 15 March 2022 ENOS, EuropeActive, FESI and It’s Great Out There Coalition are happy to announce the launch of the “European Physical Activity Alliance” (EPAA), a new coalition that will promote the benefits of health-enhancing physical activity, on physical,...
Due Diligence proposal: FESI calls for a proportionate EU framework aligned with internationally recognized standards
Brussels, 23 February 2022 Today, the European Commission has finally presented its long-awaited initiative on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, setting out mandatory due diligence obligations for companies. Based on its members’ long-term experience in supply...
FESI launches new Winter Sports Sustainability Network to advance circularity in the winter sports industry
Brussels, Thursday 27 January 2022 With climate change and future winter sports challenges in focus, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI), has just launched the “FESI Winter Sport Sustainability Network” (FESI-WSN), a joint initiative that...
FESI regrets the lack of ambition of the Parliament’s position on the DSA: a missed opportunity to protect brands and consumers from illegal products online
Brussels, 20 January 2022 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is concerned about the vote on the Digital Services Act that took place last night in the European Parliament. Despite some recent positive amendments put on table, MEPs failed to...
FESI welcomes the adoption of the IMCO report on the DSA but calls for stronger rules to make sure “what is illegal offline is illegal online”
Brussels, 14 December 2021 The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) supports the consumers’ driven approach of the DSA report adopted by the IMCO committee. However, FESI is concerned that several amendments introduced in Mrs Schaldemose’s report...
