EuropeActive - Moving Forward Together

Welcome to EuropeActive National Associations' updates. Were we will be sharing best practice, publications and relevant communications from our National Associations, and the work they do to make more people, more active, more often at national level.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Germany

The recently elected DSSV leadership (led by President Wessinghage) presented its objectives.

Among others, they intend to reinforce the role of the fitness industry and enhance its recognition, as well as obtain tax deductibility on fitness and health services.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Germany

On 1 January 2023, DSSV joined the German Agency to Combat Unfair Competition.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Finland

The trade fair for sports and well-being, sponsored by Sportec and Gymtec, will be held during Finnclean, the largest event in the Nordic countries for the cleaning industry.

The event will take place in Tampere (Exhibition and Sports Centre), on 15th and 16th March 2023.

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Feb 2, 2023 - United Kingdom

ukactive called for a review of the Energy Bills Discount Scheme to support energy-intensive gyms, pools and leisure centres.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Romania

The law on the deductibility of fitness memberships, which amends the Fiscal Code, was promulgated by President Iohannis.

Employees in Romania can benefit from gym subscriptions and medical recovery programs covered by their employers (with a ceiling of 400 euros/year for each employee). The provisions of the law will come into force on February 1, 2023.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Latvia

The Latvian Health and Fitness Association (LVFA), the Latvian Ice Hockey Association and the Latvian Tennis Union have joint efforts to request the recognition of the sports sector as essential.

This would reduce the VAT rate to 5% and subsequently provide support for rising energy costs.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Germany

In line with the Packaging Act, commercial stakeholders must offer, from 1st January 2023, reusable alternatives to disposable containers for to-go food and beverages.

However, businesses smaller than 80 square meters and with no more than 5 employees are exempted.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Finland

The Federation of Finnish Enterprises has assessed SKY as one of the most influential Finnish local and trade associations, in 2022.

The winner of the Entrepreneurs' Influencer Forum will be announced on Friday 3 February.

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Feb 2, 2023 - United Kingdom

Statement issued by ukactive's CEO, Huw Edwards, on the importance of strengthening physical activity.

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Feb 2, 2023 - United Kingdom

The Government decided to lift the energy support scheme for businesses, from April.

This will have "severe" effects on the sector, warns ukactive.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Spain

The 2023 Fitness trend report was issued.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Italy

The entry into force of the sports reform, initially planned at the beginning of the year was postponed to the 1st of July.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Ireland

The recording of the webinar on the Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (introduced to support businesses with increases in their energy costs) is available online.

The scheme is designed to be compliant with the European Union State Aid Temporary Crisis Framework (TCF).

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Feb 2, 2023 - Greece

The fitness and physical activity sector will continue to benefit, in 2023, from a reduced 13% VAT rate.

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Feb 2, 2023 - Germany

A report issued by the German health insurance provider DAK-Gesundheit revealed that the absenteeism rate from work due to mental illness has increased by 41% between 2011 and 2021.

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