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This study assesses the potential influence of the first wave of the pandemic on national physical activity promotion policy in the European Union (EU). <jats:bold>Methods<\/jats:bold>: Data were collected using an online survey among members of the EU Physical Activity Focal Point Network, which consists of government officials from all EU member states. <jats:bold>Results<\/jats:bold>: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected physical activity promotion across the EU. In particular, experts indicated that it has negatively impacted opportunities for physical activity in their countries. There have, however, been positive effects of the crisis on public awareness of physical activity. While almost all countries were able to issue physical activity recommendations during quarantine, opinions varied regarding the overall impact of the pandemic on governmental capacities for physical activity promotion and policy. <jats:bold>Conclusions<\/jats:bold>: This study shows that the COVID-19 crisis has had both negative and positive effects on physical activity promotion in the EU. 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