UEFA: introduction of a new governance framework for the 55 member associations

UEFA has set a "new benchmark for good governance of European football" the "introduction of National Associations Governance Framework (document available to download) will strengthen standards and bolster sustainability across UEFA's 55 member associations," announced the European Confederation on 19/12/2023.

"Approved by UEFA's executive committee in Limassol, Cyprus last September, the National Associations Governance Framework offers practical guidance covering five core areas of governance: democracy, transparency, integrity, control mechanisms, and policies and internal procedures," explained the body.

"To help associations roll out the new framework, UEFA will offer two sources of funding:
• a total €22m (up to €100,000 per association each season through to 2028) will be available through the HatTrick development programme, which channels Euro revenue back into the game;
• a further €17.6m (up to €80,000 per association per season) has been allocated to finance good governance projects."

The framework is formed "as a self-assessment questionnaire, the framework's design…