It was this belief that led to the Commission's initiative of offering its patronage and support to certain sporting events such as the Community Swimming Championships. This was one of the recommendations made in the Adonnino Report on a People's Europe.
C'est pourquoi la Commission a pris l'initiative de parrainer et d'appuyer certaines manifestations sportives, telles que ce Championnat de natation qui s'encadre dans les recommandations retenues dans le rapport Adonnino sur l'Europe des Citoyens.