Today, September 16, the European Council changes the name of the Council in charge of Education, Youth and Culture. Officially the Council is called from now on, the Education, Youth, Culture - including Audiovisual Affairs - and Sport Council. The insertion of Sport in the name of the Council confirms the intention to make fully use of this new EU competence.

The decision for the name change was taken by the Belgian EU Presidency. Flemish Minister Philippe Muyters, responsible for the coordination of the Belgian EU Presidency for Sport, is delighted with this decision: "This is a concrete result of the Belgian EU Presidency, which is not only a symbol but also a proof of the importance the EU attributes to sport. It is an honour for me to be able to chair the first ever ‘Sport Council’."

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