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Gaining political recognition for The PGAs of Europe. Steve Pope PGAs of Europe presentation December 2007. PGAE presentation – Steve Pope. EU opportunities & threats EU funding vs EU environment legislation. PGAE presentation – Steve Pope. Opportunity : EU sports policy
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Gaining political recognition for The PGAs of Europe Steve Pope PGAs of Europe presentation December 2007
PGAE presentation – Steve Pope EU opportunities & threats EU funding vs EU environment legislation
PGAE presentation – Steve Pope Opportunity: EU sports policy European Year of Education through Sport 2004 New EU Treaty article on sport 2009 ??? EU White Paper on Sport 2007
PGAE presentation – Steve Pope Opportunity: EU White Paper on Sport • Education and training • Recognition of qualifications • Public health and physical activity • Economic impact of sport • Protection of minors • Sharing our values with other parts of the world
PGAE presentation – Steve Pope Threat: sport or big business? – “specificity”
Gaining political recognition for The PGAs of Europe Conclusion: Why? – increasing impact of EU on golf How? – positive engagement Dangerous to do nothing National governments remain important Tell us your views