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...
Mapping of COVID-19 national measures
Click HERE to see FESI Overview of COVID-19 national measures regarding shops, schools, sanitary guidelines, sport, and ski resorts
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
Brussels, 4 December 2019 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...
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
Brussels, 7 June 2019 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...
FESI joins forces with industry stakeholders for circular economy growth
Brussels, 28 May 2019 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...
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...
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...
