This project was one of five pilot projects that had to explore the possibilities and opportunities to improve ‘inclusion’
and ‘social cohesion’ through sport.
Sport receiving attention on a European level is a relatively new phenomenon. The position paper ‘Witboek Sport’ was
the first initiative in 2007 towards a policy. Sport is also mentioned in the Treaty of Lisbon, that entered into force in
2009. This treaty determines that the EU can take action in the policy domain sport. The European Commission drew
up guidelines in ‘Witboek Sport’, within which the future activities must be planned. The five pilot projects are
considered ‘preparatory activities’. With the conclusions and recommendations of these five projects, the future sports
agenda of the EU will be worked out.

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