Presidency
Sweden
Period: January–June 2023
EU Council: 15 May 2023
Minister responsible: Jakob FORSSMED, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health
Sport Working Party Chair: Tomas JOHANSSON
Adopted EU Council Policy Documents
Policy Debate
Topic: Ensuring respect for human rights in the organisation of major international sporting events.
Guest speakers: Andriy Chesnokov, Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports of Ukraine, Sophie Kwasny Council of Europe Executive Secretary of EPAS and Head of the Sport Division
Background paper
Council Resolution on Reviewing the representation of the EU Member States in the Foundation Board of WADA and the coordination of Member States’ positions prior to WADA meetings.
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The Resolution updates the framework for how EU Member States coordinate their representation in WADA’s Foundation Board. It recognises evolving working methods within WADA and seeks to ensure the EU plays a stronger, more coherent role.
The document stipulates that three seats in the Foundation Board will be allocated to EU Member States: one from the Member State holding the incumbent Trio Presidency, one from the Member State of the future Trio Presidency, and one jointly designated expert at governmental level.
The document stipulates that three seats in the Foundation Board will be allocated to EU Member States: one from the Member State holding the incumbent Trio Presidency, one from the Member State of the future Trio Presidency, and one jointly designated expert at governmental level.
It also emphasises the need for continuity, political mandate and expertise in the representation, and sets out practical arrangements for coordination of EU Member States’ positions before WADA meetings—ensuring such positions align with EU law and avoid duplication. A review of the arrangements is scheduled by 31 December 2025 to consider whether further adjustments are needed.