EASE at the 29th TAFISA World Congress: Promoting Inclusion Through Employment in Sport From 13 to 17 May 2026, EASE had the pleasure of participating in the 29th TAFISA World Congress in Prague, Czech Republic. The event brought together more than 278 participants from 70 countries, representing sport organisations, public authorities, academics, and practitioners committed to advancing the vision of [...]
In May 2026, EASE travelled to Greece for a series of exchanges dedicated to inclusion, grassroots sport, employment, skills and the structuring of the sport sector. The visit started in Thessaloniki, in the framework of the “A Ball For All” initiative, before continuing in Athens with several meetings involving key stakeholders from the Greek sport ecosystem. This Greek mission represented [...]
In April 2026, EASE travelled to Cyprus for a series of strategic meetings and exchanges held in the framework of the 2026 EU Sport Forum in Paphos. This visit represented an important opportunity for EASE to strengthen its links with the Cypriot sport ecosystem, better understand the specific realities of sport in Cyprus, and contribute to wider European discussions on [...]
On Tuesday 7 April 2026, EASE held its latest Board Meeting, bringing together its members, partners, staff and invited experts to discuss the association’s ongoing projects, governance developments and key European policy issues affecting sport employers. The meeting was opened by Philippe Diallo, President of EASE, who welcomed the Board members and guests. He underlined that, since the previous Board [...]
EASE is pleased to share the main takeaways from the 16th edition of EASE Talks, dedicated to Pay Transparency and Equality in the European Sport Sector. This edition was based on the intervention of Mr Samuel Engblom, Swedish Deputy Equality Ombudsman and Chair of the Equinet cluster dedicated to the implementation of the directive, and was further enriched by the [...]
The European sport sector is entering a decisive phase in redefining its social model. As highlighted in this latest EASE Talk n°15—built on contributions from Oliver Liang of the International Labour Organization and Kaarel Nestor—social dialogue is no longer a peripheral issue, but a structural priority for the sector’s sustainability. Beyond governance and professionalization, it is social dialogue that enables [...]
EASE recently travelled to Cyprus for a series of meetings and exchanges aimed at deepening its understanding of the national sport ecosystem, strengthening relationships with local stakeholders, and reinforcing the role of social dialogue in sport employment across Europe. This visit combined field-based meetings in Nicosia, participation in the 2026 EU Sport Forum in Paphos, and a dedicated exchange with [...]
The TechSportKit project was officially launched in Paris during a two-day kick-off meeting bringing together the project partners for the start of a three-year European cooperation. Coordinated by EASE, TechSportKit aims to support the digital transformation of the sport sector by analysing digital readiness, identifying skills gaps, and developing practical training tools adapted to the needs of sport organisations and [...]
The European sport sector is currently navigating a transformative shift, as highlighted in the 14th edition of the EASE Talks released in January 2026. This session, featuring Daniel Ley of INAPS Luxembourg and insights from a podcaster Younes Filali of KU Leuven (link to his podcast : Spotify /Apple Podcast), explores how sport governance serves as the primary engine for [...]
EASE TALKS n°13 - Attractivness, Framework and Valorisation of Volunteering in European Sports Volunteering lies at the heart of the European sport model. Across Europe, grassroots sport depends on the commitment of coaches, referees, club officials and organisers who ensure that local sport structures continue to function and thrive. Yet today, sports employers are facing a growing challenge: long-term volunteer [...]
