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Приветства предприетите от FIFPro (Международна Федерацията на професионалните футболисти), УЕФА и ЕПФЛ (Европейската професионална футболна лига) стъпки за разширяване на правата на футболистите чрез осигуряване на определени минимални изисквания към писмените договори, предлагани на футболистите;
Welcomes the move by FIFPro (Fédération Internationale des Footballeurs Professionels), UEFA and the EPFL (European Professional Football Leagues ) to further players' rights by ensuring that players always are given written contracts with certain minimum requirements;
Отправя искане към Комисията да подкрепи активно инициативи и кампании за борба с детската експлоатация в свързани с футбола сектори и да разучи всички политически и правни възможности, за да се осигури спазването на правата на всички работници, в това число и деца;
44. asks the Commission actively to support initiatives and campaigns to fight child labour in football related industries and examine all political and legal possibilities to ensure that the rights of all workers, including children, are respected;
Борба с расизма
Fight against racism
Призовава Комисията, държавите-членки и всички, имащи отношение към професионалния футбол, тъй като законното право на работно място без проявления на расизъм се отнася и за футболистите, да поемат своята отговорност за продължаване и засилване на борбата с расизма и ксенофобията чрез заклеймяване на всички форми на расизъм на и извън стадионите; отправя искане за по-строги санкции срещу всякакъв вид расистки и ксенофобски действия във футбола; отправя искане към УЕФА и националните асоциации и лиги да прилагат дисциплинарния правилник последователно, твърдо и съгласувано, без да се пренебрегва финансовото състояние на клубовете;
Asks the Commission, the Member States and all those involved in professional football to accept , since the legal entitlement to a workplace free of racism also applies to footballers, their responsibility for continuing and intensifying the fight against racism and xenophobia by condemning all forms of racism inside and outside the stadium; asks for stricter sanctions against any kind of racist and xenophobic acts in football; asks UEFA and the national associations and leagues to apply disciplinary rules in a coherent, firm and coordinated manner, without neglecting the financial situation of clubs;
В тази връзка призовава Комисията, УЕФА и другите заинтересовани страни да предприемат действия съгласно Декларацията на Парламента от 14.05.2006 г. за борба с расизма във футбола
Also calls in this connection on the Commission, UEFA and other interested parties to take action on Parliament’s Declaration of 14 March 2006 on tackling racism in football
Все още непубликувана в ОВ. ; поздравява УЕФА и ФИФА за по-строгите санкции, които бяха включени в техните устави, както и за взетите мерки, като очаква с нетърпение понататъшни действия от всички страни с интереси във футбола;
Not yet published in OJ. ; compliments UEFA and FIFA on the tougher sanctions being incorporated in their statutes and for the measures being taken, and looks forward to further action by all the parties concerned in the football sector;
Призовава Комисията, УЕФА и всички заинтересовани страни да не допускат други форми на дискриминация, като дискриминация по полов признак, произход, сексуална ориентация и други да остават ненаказани както на, така и извън стадиона;
Calls on the Commission, UEFA and other interested parties not to allow other forms of discrimination, such as discrimination on grounds of sex, origin, sexual orientation or otherwise, to go unpunished inside and outside the football stadium;
Закон за конкуренцията и вътрешния пазар
Competition law and the internal market
Изразява силното си убеждение, че въвеждането на модулираната система за контрол на разходите може да се окаже удачен път за засилване на финансовата стабилност и конкурентното равновесие между отборите, например при включването в актуализирана система за лицензиране на клубовете; призовава УЕФА, заедно с клубовете, представителните на футболистите и Комисията да разработи система за контрол на разходите, която да работи на принципа на саморегулирането и която да е съвместима с европейския футболен модел и законодателството на Общността;
Strongly believes that the introduction of a modulated cost-control system could be a way of enhancing financial stability and the competitive balance between teams, for instance when integrated into an updated club licensing system; calls on UEFA, together with the clubs, players' representatives and the Commission, to develop a cost-control system, to be operated on a self-regulatory basis, that would be compatible with the European Football Model and Community law;
Счита, че футболът следва да осигурява взаимозависимостта на конкурентите и необходимостта за гарантиране на несигурността на резултатите от състезанията, което може да послужи като достатъчно основание за спортните организации да въведат конкретна рамка на пазара за производство и продажба на спортни събития; счита, обаче, че такива конкретни характеристики не гарантират автоматично освобождаване на икономически дейности, породени от професионалния футбол, от правилата за конкуренцията на Общността, поради нарастващата икономическа тежест на подобни дейности;
Considers that football must ensure the interdependence of competitors and the need to guarantee the uncertainty of results of competitions, which could serve as a justification for sports organisations to implement a specific framework on the market for the production and the sale of sport events; however, considers that such specific features do not warrant an automatic exemption from the Community competition rules for any economic activities generated by professional football, owing to the increasing economic weight of such activities;
Призовава Комисията да изготви ясни указания за прилагането на правилата за държавни помощи, посочвайки какъв вид обществена подкрепа е приемлива и законна, за да може футболът да изпълни своята социална, културна и образователна роля , като например финансова или друга подкрепа, предоставена от обществените власти за осигуряване или модернизиране на футболни стадиони или съоръжения;
Asks the Commission to draw up clear guidelines on the application of State aid rules, indicating what kind of public support is acceptable and legitimate in order to fulfil the social, cultural and educational role played by football , such as financial or other support granted by public authorities for the provision or updating of football stadiiums or facilities;
Призовава Комисията и държавите-членки да работят в тясно сътрудничество с международните, европейски и национални органи за управление на футбола за обсъждане на последиците от евентуална либерализация на пазара на залаганията и механизмите за обезпечаване финансирането на спорта като цяло и футбола в частност, като разучи внимателно евентуални мерки, които биха запазили почтеното провеждане на националните и европейски първенства;
Asks the Commission and the Member States to work closely with the international, European and national football governing bodies to reflect on the consequences of a possible liberalisation of the betting market and on mechanisms to secure the financing of sport in general and football in particular, and to look into measures which would protect the integrity of national and European football competitions;
Признава значението на търговските марки в спортната индустрия, с изключение на случаите, когато те възпрепятстват свободното движение на стоките;
Recognises the importance of trade marks in the sports industry except where they are used to impede the free movement of goods;
Отбелязва, че често има несъответствие между предлагането и търсенето на билети за важни футболни срещи или събития, което е благоприятно за спонсорите, но е в ущърб на потребителите; подчертава, че интересите на потребителите при всички случаи трябва да се вземат под внимание, когато става въпрос за разпределение на билети, като на всички равнища се гарантира справедливата и лишена от дискриминация продажба на билети; признава обаче, че разпределението на билетите може, където това е подходящо, да се ограничи до членовете на клубовете на поддръжниците, пътническите клубове или други подобни организации, членството в които е на основата на липса на дискриминация;
Notes that there is often a mismatch between the supply of, and demand for, tickets for major football events which is beneficial to sponsors but detrimental to consumers; stresses that the interests of consumers should be fully taken into account when it comes to the distribution of tickets and that non-discriminatory and fair ticket sales should be guaranteed at all levels; acknowledges however that the distribution of tickets may, where appropriate, be restricted to members of supporters clubs, travel clubs or similar schemes, membership of which is available on a non-discriminatory basis;
Продажба на телевизионни права и закон за конкуренцията
Selling of television rights and competition law
Поддържа становището, че колективната продажба при всяко едно първенство е особено важна за опазване на модела на финансовата солидарност в европейския футбол; приветства обществения дебат и понататъшното проучване, осъществявано от Комисията, на въпроса дали този модел следва да бъде приет в цяла Европа по отношение както на общоевропейските, така и на държавните първенства, каквото е предложението на „Независимия преглед на европейския спорт“, 2006 г.; в тази връзка призовава Комисията да даде обстойна оценка на въздействието в икономически и спортен аспект на съответните решения за медийни права и до каква степен те са сработили или не;
Maintains that collective selling in all competitions is fundamental to protecting the financial solidarity model of European football; welcomes a public debate on and further investigation by the Commission into whether this model should be adopted across Europe for both pan-European and domestic competitions, as suggested by the Independent Sport Review 2006; in this respect, calls on the Commission to provide a detailed evaluation of the economic and sports impact of its relevant media rights decisions and the extent to which they have or have not worked;
Подчертава, че продажбата на медийни права, правомощия за която имат европейските национални футболни лиги, следва да се осъществява в съответствие със Закона за конкуренцията на Европейската общност, като се вземе предвид спецификата на спорта, като договарянето и осъществяването на продажбите се извършва с необходимата прозрачност; но с тази уговорка е убеден, че футболните предавания следва да са достъпни до най-широката публика, включително и чрез безплатни канали;
Stresses that the sale of media rights vested in the European national football leagues should always comply with EC competition law, taking into account the specificity of sport, and be negotiated and completed in a transparent manner; but with that proviso believes that football broadcasts should be accessible to the widest possible range of people including through free-to-air channels;
Подчертава, че достойнствата на член 3а от действащата Директива „Телевизия без граници“ едва ли биха могли да бъдат надценени;
Stresses that the merit of Article 3a of the current “Television without Frontiers Directive” can hardly be overestimated;
Изтъква, че за професионалния футбол е от особено значение приходите от телевизионни права да се разпределят справедливо и така да се осигури солидарността между професионалните и любителски състезания, както и между съревноваващите се клубове във всички първенства; отбелязва, че сега действащото разпределение на приходи от телевизионни излъчвания от Шампионската лига на УЕФА отразява до голяма степен големината на телевизионния пазар на клубовете на национално равнище; отбелязва, че това облагодетелства големите държави, но е в ущърб на клубовете от по-малките страни;
Points out that it is vital for professional football that the revenues from television rights be distributed in a fair way that ensures solidarity between the professional and amateur games, and between competing clubs in all competitions; notes that the current distribution of television revenues in the UEFA Champions League to a significant degree reflects the size of the clubs' national television markets; notes that this favours big countries, thereby diminishing the power of clubs from smaller countries;
Ето защо подканя УЕФА да продължи съвместно с Комисията проучването на механизмите за създаване на по-конкурентно равновесие в тази област чрез нарастване на преразпределението;
Therefore invites UEFA together with the Commission to continue to examine mechanisms to create a more competitive balance in this field by increased redistribution;
Изтъква, че телевизионното излъчване на спортни състезания по кодирани или платени телевизионни канали нараства все повече и по този начин определен брой потребители са лишени от достъп до такива състезания;
Points out that the televised broadcasting of sports competitions is increasingly taking place on encrypted and pay TV channels, and that such competitions are thus becoming inaccessible to a number of consumers;
Препоръчва превенцията на и борбата срещу употребата на допинг да се нареди сред въпросите от съществено значение за държавите членки; призовава към политика, насочена към предотвратяване на и борбата срещу употребата на допинг, и подчертава необходимостта от непримиримост към нередностите чрез извършване на проверки, проучвания, изследвания, поставянето на състезателите под дългосрочно наблюдение от независими лекари и също така чрез образование, обучение и превантивни мерки; призовава професионалните клубове да поемат обещание за борба срещу употребата на допинг и да следят за изпълнението му чрез вътрешни проверки;
Recommends that the prevention of and fight against doping should constitute an important concern for the Member States; calls for a policy aimed at preventing and combating doping and stresses the need to fight irregularities through checks, research, testing, long-term monitoring by independent doctors and through education and, at the same time, prevention and training; calls on professional clubs to adopt a pledge to combat doping and to monitor compliance through internal checks;
Възлага на своя председател да предаде настоящата резолюция на Съвета, Комисията, правителствата и парламентите на държавите-членки, УЕФА и ФИФА.
Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and the parliaments of the Member States, UEFA and FIFA.
GENERAL CONTEXT
GENERAL CONTEXT
The 2006 World Cup in Germany was a big success.
The 2006 World Cup in Germany was a big success.
The organisation was perfect.
The organisation was perfect.
The magnificent results of European national teams of course are based on the high performances of the clubs in the national and European competitions.
The magnificent results of European national teams of course are based on the high performances of the clubs in the national and European competitions.
They set the standard for international football.
They set the standard for international football.
In economic terms, between 3-4% of the European Union's annual GDP is generated through sports and sports in general have an average annual growth rate of 4%.
In economic terms, between 3-4% of the European Union's annual GDP is generated through sports and sports in general have an average annual growth rate of 4%.
This enormous expansion has led to an increase in the value of television rights, sponsorships, merchandising and all other ancillary activities, as well as to the multiplication of international competitions, with a consequent increase in jobs in the sector.
This enormous expansion has led to an increase in the value of television rights, sponsorships, merchandising and all other ancillary activities, as well as to the multiplication of international competitions, with a consequent increase in jobs in the sector.
However, football in Europe is facing multiple challenges, that can not be tackled by the football governing bodies alone.
However, football in Europe is facing multiple challenges, that can not be tackled by the football governing bodies alone.
Because of the influence of European law on the game, it is important that a constructive dialogue between European institutions and sport governing bodies takes place.
Because of the influence of European law on the game, it is important that a constructive dialogue between European institutions and sport governing bodies takes place.
On the initiative of the UK presidency an independent football review has been launched, resulting in an exhaustive report that was presented to Commission president Barroso.
On the initiative of the UK presidency an independent football review has been launched, resulting in an exhaustive report that was presented to Commission president Barroso.
The Commission announced the presentation of a White Paper by mid-2007.
The Commission announced the presentation of a White Paper by mid-2007.
The European Parliament cannot stay aside but should make clear its position.
The European Parliament cannot stay aside but should make clear its position.
This exercise should, in a next phase, be broadened and opened up to other professional sports and should evidently also deal with female professional sport.
This exercise should, in a next phase, be broadened and opened up to other professional sports and should evidently also deal with female professional sport.
APPLICABILITY OF EUROPEAN LAW
APPLICABILITY OF EUROPEAN LAW
Primary law
Primary law
The Treaties give the European Union no explicit competence on sport in general, or football in particular.
The Treaties give the European Union no explicit competence on sport in general, or football in particular.
But since sport is not exempted from EU primary law either, it is submitted to EU law.
But since sport is not exempted from EU primary law either, it is submitted to EU law.
ECJ rulings and EC decisions have clarified how f.i. art.12, 39, 43-49, 81-87 have their impact on sport and professional football.
ECJ rulings and EC decisions have clarified how f.i. art.12, 39, 43-49, 81-87 have their impact on sport and professional football.
The Amsterdam and Nice Declaration
The Amsterdam and Nice Declaration
Both declarations in 1997 and 2000 underline the societal role of football, but do not alter the fact that the economic aspects of sport are subject to the provisions of the Treaty.
Both declarations in 1997 and 2000 underline the societal role of football, but do not alter the fact that the economic aspects of sport are subject to the provisions of the Treaty.
Secondary law
Secondary law
Also in secondary law the specificity of sport is not systematically taken into account.
Also in secondary law the specificity of sport is not systematically taken into account.
This holds true a.o. for the recognition of diplomas and permits for trainers, players’ agents and not-EU players.
This holds true a.o. for the recognition of diplomas and permits for trainers, players’ agents and not-EU players.
It is symptomatic to see the ECJ and EC are increasingly put in the situation of ultimate recourse by the sporting actors.
It is symptomatic to see the ECJ and EC are increasingly put in the situation of ultimate recourse by the sporting actors.
This case by case approach has reinforced legal uncertainty.
This case by case approach has reinforced legal uncertainty.
The self-regulatory power of football organisations, such as the national leagues and UEFA, is questioned (see 4: Governance).
The self-regulatory power of football organisations, such as the national leagues and UEFA, is questioned (see 4: Governance).
Draft constitutional Treaty
Draft constitutional Treaty
III - 282 in the draft constitutional treaty would bring a legal base for sport.
III - 282 in the draft constitutional treaty would bring a legal base for sport.
This article of the draft constitution as it stands now, however, would not provide for legal certainty.
This article of the draft constitution as it stands now, however, would not provide for legal certainty.
Football performs important social functions regarding education and integration, public health, and cultural and recreational purposes.
Football performs important social functions regarding education and integration, public health, and cultural and recreational purposes.
Also the essence of the game in itself is a reason for the specificity.
Also the essence of the game in itself is a reason for the specificity.
The laws of free economic competition cannot be applied as such, because a football club needs viable competitors of a comparable strength for having an exciting competition.
The laws of free economic competition cannot be applied as such, because a football club needs viable competitors of a comparable strength for having an exciting competition.
European football model
European football model
The European football model is characterised by open sporting competitions with relegation and promotion (the aim is winning the game) and without clear distinction between professional and amateur level.
The European football model is characterised by open sporting competitions with relegation and promotion (the aim is winning the game) and without clear distinction between professional and amateur level.
This results in a pyramidal structure where lots of amateur clubs form the basis for the top professional clubs playing on national and European level
This results in a pyramidal structure where lots of amateur clubs form the basis for the top professional clubs playing on national and European level
In the US, professional and amateur leagues are clearly separated.
In the US, professional and amateur leagues are clearly separated.
US clubs in the highest closed leagues are profit maximising rather than winning maximising entities.
US clubs in the highest closed leagues are profit maximising rather than winning maximising entities.
Promotion and relegation do not exist.
Promotion and relegation do not exist.
In order to have an exciting competition, clubs are open to redistribution measures .
In order to have an exciting competition, clubs are open to redistribution measures .
The current trend of clubs going to the stock market is one step closer to the US model.
The current trend of clubs going to the stock market is one step closer to the US model.
It can be questioned whether the two goals (winning the game and maximising the shareholders’ profits) can be combined within the traditional open European model.
It can be questioned whether the two goals (winning the game and maximising the shareholders’ profits) can be combined within the traditional open European model.
The principal challenge today is to maintain the prerogatives of the federations in the construction of the rules of the game and especially in the organization of sporting competitions.
The principal challenge today is to maintain the prerogatives of the federations in the construction of the rules of the game and especially in the organization of sporting competitions.
In principle, the legitimacy of federations and their decisions is conditioned by their degree of democratic, representative and accountable structures and the degree of transparency of the decision-making procedures.
In principle, the legitimacy of federations and their decisions is conditioned by their degree of democratic, representative and accountable structures and the degree of transparency of the decision-making procedures.
As far as the European level is concerned, if the self-regulatory role of the representative and democratic football bodies is enhanced on a European level, clubs would no longer be tempted to consider the Commission as an "appeal" or recourse body.
As far as the European level is concerned, if the self-regulatory role of the representative and democratic football bodies is enhanced on a European level, clubs would no longer be tempted to consider the Commission as an "appeal" or recourse body.
Several other statements on issues linked to governance can be made:
Several other statements on issues linked to governance can be made: