The joint European Union and Council of Europe project Balance S4 "Strengthening the Safety and Service pillars of the Saint-Denis Convention" aims at supporting member States of the Council of Europe in reinforcing the implementation of the safety and service pillars of the Saint-Denis Convention at national level, in order to achieve the right balance with the security pillar.
It is co-funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe’s Sport Division for 21 months, from January 2024 until September 2025.
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Balance S4 Conference
5 June 2025, 9.30 – 13.00, Council of Europe, Strasbourg
The Balance S4 Conference “Strengthening the Safety and Service pillars of the Saint-Denis Convention” was held on 5 June as part of the joint EU-CoE project, in the framework of the 7th meeting of the Saint-Denis Committee.
The Conference analysed current safety and service arrangements as well as best practices implemented in and around sports venues at national and European levels thanks to a previous phase of data collection. Topics included safe infrastructure, diversity, accessibility and non-discrimination. Moreover, emphasis was placed on understanding the specific needs of diverse groups, including women, families with children and persons with visible and non-visible disabilities.
Key findings from recent Training of Trainers sessions on Safety and Service were also presented, together with practical ways to deliver and adapt these sessions within national contexts.
The Conference was addressed representatives from Ministries responsible for Sport and of the Interior, police officers from National Football Information Points (NFIPs), international sports organisations and NGOs.
Find more information about the Balance S4Conference here
