FESI welcomes EP vote on the EU-Japan EPA
Brussels, 12 December 2018 A major step has been taken today, during European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, with MEPs’ vote finally approving the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan. Once in force, this new agreement will create a trade zone...
FESI calls for concrete actions following the Council conclusions on sport
Brussels, 30 November 2018 EU ministers adopted new conclusions this week during the Education, Youth, Culture and Sport Council meeting, in which they recalled the economic dimensions of sport and its socio-economic benefits. Member States thus recognize that sport...
FESI and FEDAS take their collaboration to another level
Brussels, 17 October 2018 Today, the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) and the European Federation of Sporting Goods Retail Associations (FEDAS) have signed a Cooperation Agreement that will support both organizations in creating new...
FESI calls for EU-Vietnam FTA Swift Ratification
The free trade agreement (FTA) with Vietnam has been described by the European Commission as the most ambitious deal of its type ever concluded between the EU and a developing country. Not only it will eliminate over 99% of customs duties on goods, it will also open...
A Fresh Start for the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry
The Annual General Assembly of the Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry, held on the 24th November 2017, elected Frank Dassler as its new President for a two year term of office. The assembly also endorsed the appointment of a new FESI...
FESI welcomes EU–JAPAN political agreement on Free trade deal
EU and Japan strike agreement in principle on a free trade deal. Japan and the European Union leaders have reached a political agreement which will pave the way to the long awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry...
FESI welcomes the European Parliament Report on Sport Policy
FESI welcomes the European Parliament Report on Sport Policy Left to right: FESi Secretary General (Alberto Bichi) with MEP Hannu Takkula. Today the European Parliament voted in favour of the own initiative report “on an integrated approach to Sport Policy: good...
EU-Vietnam FTA: FESI applauds the renewed agreement
The way ahead for an effective trade environment Brussels, Belgium - 5 February 2016 - The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) is welcoming the release of the text of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and Vietnam, today....
FESI welcomes the new EU regulation on personal protective equipment
Safety first: a new PPE regulation for Europe Brussels, Belgium - 20 January 2016 Today, the European Parliament voted on a new EU Regulation, updating the current EU rules on personal protective equipment (PPE). Protective sporting goods,...
FESI welcomes new EU trademarks legislation
FESI welcomes new EU trademarks legislation, calls on customs to seize counterfeit goods in transit FESI welcomes today’s vote in the European Parliament adopting new EU trademark legislation, strengthening the possibility for customs throughout the EU to act against...
FESI welcomes new EU trademarks legislation
FESI welcomes new EU trademarks legislation, calls on customs to seize counterfeit goods in transit FESI welcomes today’s vote in the European Parliament adopting new EU trademark legislation, strengthening the possibility for customs throughout the EU to act against...
FESI welcomes the Physical activity strategy for the WHO European Region 2016-2025
TOWARD AN INTEGRATED, MULTI-SECTORIAL, SUSTAINABLE AND PARTNERSHIP-BASED APPROACH On 16 September 2015, the 53 Member States of WHO/Europe acknowledged the need for action by implementing the new physical activity strategy for the WHO European Region...
