The Council of Europe marked the 10th anniversary of the Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention) with a conference held in Porto on 8 October, ahead of the 18th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport. Adopted in 2014, the Macolin Convention is the first international legally binding instrument designed to protect the integrity of sports competitions from the risks of manipulation, including those related to illegal betting.

The conference brought together key stakeholders from public authorities, the sports world, and betting operators. Topics discussed included the achievements of the Convention over the past decade, such as its adoption as a legislative model in several countries, as well as the ongoing challenges, such as the slow pace of ratifications.

This event also emphasised the need for enhanced international co-operation to combat the growing issue of manipulation of sports competitions. The discussions paved the way for new perspectives for expanding the Convention's influence and encouraging more states to ratify it.

The conference gave rise to a declaration reaffirming the importance of the Macolin Convention in the protection of sport integrity and the commitment to further its implementation and expansion.