Marina Ferrari, the Minister of Sports, Youth, and Voluntary Organizations, discusses the budget allocated to her ministry during the energy crisis and the organization of the 2030 Winter Olympic Games in the French Alps in the “La Matinale” program on France Info on April 24.
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“Sport has played its part, like other ministries, in this phase of budgetary austerity.”
But in terms of school sports and high level sports, there is no need for money?
However, we have had a relatively small decrease compared to other sectors, and I also want to highlight the commitment of the sports movement.
It’s a 30% decrease over two budget cycles.
It’s not a 30% decrease over two budget cycles, because we must not forget that we have other resources. Specifically, the earmarked taxes, which have been increased by 80 million euros over the two budget cycles, I remind you.
Approximately 50 million less?
Indeed, that’s right. But we must also look at where we are coming from, as you know since 2017 we have been pursuing a very aggressive policy in terms of developing sports and supporting youth and voluntary organizations. Because I remind you that since 2017, the sports budget has increased by over a third, more than 30%.
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