[en] Sport competitions are not just a game; they should be a celebration of social links and understanding among different cultures and traditions. Therefore it is important to ensure that they take place peacefully and in a secure and safe environment. In many cases, the most violent incidents have an international dimension, since large numbers of supporters cross national borders to attend major events. A stronger cooperation between the various communities for the prevention of incidents requires a more structured dialogue between all the stakeholders, including national and local governments, law enforcement agencies, judicial authorities, sport organisations e.g. clubs, supporters’ associations etc. The goal is to deliver a multidisciplinary approach that shares best practice across Europe, and improves day-to-day cooperation between all the actors.
Disciplines :
Social, industrial & organizational psychology
Author, co-author :
Comeron, Manuel ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département Psychologies et cliniques des systèmes humains > Ergonomie et intervention au travail
Language :
English
Title :
CHANGING FAN CULTURE
Publication date :
November 2007
Event name :
Towards an EU strategy against violence in sport
Event organizer :
European Commission in association with UEFA
Event place :
Bruxelles, Belgium
Event date :
2 8 - 2 9 N O V E M B E R 2 0 0 7
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Funders :
EU - European Commission
Commentary :
The European Commission has agreed with the Presidency of the Council and the European Parliament, in association with UEFA, to organise a high-level
conference “Towards an EU strategy against violence in sport”. The event took place in the presence of high level representatives of the Commission, Member States, the European Parliament, the Council of Europe as well as sport organisations, with the participation of 150 delegates from EU Member States.
