Monaco has hosted a delegation of six experts from the European Sports Charter of the Council of Europe for a two-day working visit aimed at reviewing and enhancing the Principality’s approach to sport.
The visit forms part of the monitoring and support mechanisms led by the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS), which works with member states and territories to assess sports policies, share best practices and provide concrete recommendations for improvement.
During their stay, the experts met with a wide range of stakeholders, including public institutions, sports federations, associations and local organisations, to exchange insights on how Monaco structures and develops its sporting ecosystem.
Adopted in 1992 and updated in recent years, the European Sports Charter remains a key reference for public sports policy across Europe. It sets out guiding principles to ensure access to sport for all, while promoting values such as human rights, inclusion, democratic participation and ethical standards in sport.
The programme included visits to several of Monaco’s sports facilities, notably the Stade Louis II, as well as working sessions focused on issues such as accessibility, inclusion and the promotion of physical activity across all age groups.
The timing of the visit is particularly significant, coming just weeks before Monaco is due to assume the presidency of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers. The exchange provided an opportunity for the Principality to reinforce its commitment to sport policy development and to strengthen its collaboration with European institutions.
By engaging directly with international experts, Monaco continues to position sport as a key pillar of public policy—both as a tool for social inclusion and as a driver of well-being within the community.
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