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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 [...]

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 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 [...]

EASE recently held its Board Meeting, bringing together member organisations from across Europe for a dynamic and forward-looking exchange on our work, shared priorities, and the future of the sport employment sector. The meeting combined strategic discussions on ongoing and upcoming initiatives with national updates from members, ensuring that EASE’s European actions remain firmly grounded in realities on the ground. [...]

Here is EASE 2025 Activity Report, highlighting a year characterised by extensive dialogue, cooperation and engagement across the European sports movement! EASE Activity Report 2025 Throughout 2025, EASE strengthened its presence at European level, notably through the mobility project Charting Europe. This initiative enabled EASE to engage with sports organisations in 15 European Union countries, contributing to a deeper understanding [...]

On December 12, 2025, the “Shaping the Future of Sport” conference organized by EASE took place in Brussels. Here are the conclusions of the discussions that took place. The event “Shaping the Future of Sport” brought together European institutions, social partners, policymakers, and practitioners to reaffirm the strategic role of sport within European society and policymaking. Throughout the day, speakers [...]