Behalf of the European Union, of the Council of Europe Convention on the manipulation of sports competitions with regard to matters related to substantive criminal law and judicial cooperation in criminal matters

This procedure concerns the European Union's decision to join the Council of Europe Convention aimed at preventing and combating the manipulation of sports competitions. It focuses on strengthening criminal law and judicial cooperation to tackle match-fixing and sports fraud across borders.

This agreement affects law enforcement agencies and judicial authorities. It ensures a more coordinated legal approach to prosecuting those who manipulate sports results for financial or other gains.