VAREUS – Values, Autonomy and Rule of Law in European Sport is a Jean Monnet Chair established at the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Salento and funded by the European Union under Erasmus+.
The project explores the European dimension of sport through teaching, research, training and scientific outreach. Its fields of study include Article 165 TFEU, the specificity of sport, the relationship between European Union law and lex sportiva, and Olympic values, with particular attention to athletes’ fundamental rights.
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Key information
| Project | Values, Autonomy and Rule of Law in European Sport (VAREUS) |
|---|---|
| Programme | Erasmus+ Jean Monnet Chair |
| Call | ERASMUS-JMO-2026-HEI-TCH-RSCH |
| Topic | ERASMUS-JMO-2026-HEI-TCH-RSCH-CHAIR |
| Action type | ERASMUS-LS (Lump Sum Grants) |
| Grant Agreement / Proposal ID | 101320328 |
| Submission proposal ID | SEP-211285039 |
| CUP | F81J26000520006 |
| Beneficiary and coordinator | University of Salento, Department of Legal Sciences |
| Chair holder | Luigi Melica |
| Duration | 36 months; expected completion 30 September 2029 |
| Total cost | €57,500.00 |
| European Union funding | €57,500.00 |
| Planned hours | 363 hours |
| Location | Lecce, University of Salento, Department of Legal Sciences |