The FACE Report is Out – Read Our January Update!
Your monthly update on Europe's political and hunting agenda...
23 January, 2026
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News & Events
JAGD & HUND brings the industry together in Dortmund
From January 27 to February 1, JAGD & HUND brings together the international hunting industry in Dortmund...
23 January, 2026
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FACE contributes to EU discussions on the Trans-European Nature Network
FACE was represented at the “From science to action” workshop on strategic planning for the Trans-European Nature Network...
23 January, 2026
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Wolf Management in Europe
More pragmatic wolf management is developing in several European countries following recent changes to the legal framework under the EU Habitats Directive. ...
23 January, 2026
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European Bird Hunting Developments: Adaptive Harvest Management for Quail, Pochard and Wigeon
FACE continues to follow developments under the Adaptive Harvest Management framework...
23 January, 2026
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Lead in ammunition: Updates
In December 2025, the EU REACH Committee met to discuss the European Commission’s revised proposal...
23 January, 2026
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Member States agree on EU–MERCOSUR trade deal, but Parliament requests legal analysis
EU Member States have agreed to sign a free trade...
23 January, 2026
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Animal Health – January Updates
Europe’s animal health policy has evolved over decades to combat animal diseases...
23 January, 2026
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Spain reports further African swine fever cases in wild boar
Spain continues to respond to the detection of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar, with new cases reported in Catalonia in mid-January 2026. ...
23 January, 2026
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Partner content from Blaser – When it counts: R8 Professional 2.0
Further developed and optimized. With the R8 Professional 2.0, Blaser presents a state-of-the-art hunting companion for the harshest conditions....
23 January, 2026
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SimWay: A trusted partner in educating the next generation of hunters
SimWay is a trusted and valued Bronze Patron in FACE's Patron Programme. Through this partnership, SimWay demonstrates its support to FACE...
23 January, 2026
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Biodiversity Manifesto: French hunters conserving wetlands and biodiversity in Gironde
In the Gironde department (France), hunters play a significant role in the conservation and management of wetlands, one of Europe’s most threatened ecosystems....
23 January, 2026
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Confirmed Wolf Attack on a Human in Finland Highlights the Importance of Management
In September 2025, a rare but serious wolf-related incident took place in Loppi...
23 January, 2026
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The FACE Report is Out – Read Our December Update!
Your monthly update on Europe's political and hunting agenda...
17 December, 2025
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Updates on the REACH restriction on lead in ammunition
This month, the European Commission revised its legal proposal to ban lead in ammunition. In line with requests from several Member States...
17 December, 2025
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New science confirms hunting’s role in conservation – relevance for Europe
A recent peer-reviewed study published in Nature Sustainability analysed IUCN Red List data for more than 1,600 terrestrial mammal ...
17 December, 2025
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New Rules on Dog Welfare
EU Member States and the European Parliament reached an agreement on the text of the Regulation on dog welfare at the end of November. The text is expected to be formally adopted in the first quarter of 2026....
17 December, 2025
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Farmers’ Demonstration in Brussels Highlights Ongoing Debate on the Future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
A large farmers’ demonstration is taking place in Brussels today (Thursday, 18 December), reflecting ongoing discussions and concerns ...
17 December, 2025
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FACE is active at European biodiversity convention in Strasbourg
From 8 to 12 December, the Bern Convention convened European governments and stakeholders in Strasbourg...
17 December, 2025
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FACE takes part in World Wildlife Trade Conference
FACE attended the CITES summit from 24 November to 05 December 2025. CITES sets a legal framework to ensure that trade in endangered species...
17 December, 2025
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African Swine Fever outbreak in Spanish wild boar
In late November 2025, African Swine Fever (ASF) was detected in wild boar in the Collserola hills near Barcelona...
17 December, 2025
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FACE at the CMS Scientific Council
This week, FACE is represented by Cy Griffin at the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS)...
17 December, 2025
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How countries report on wildlife and nature
Every six years, EU countries must report to the European Commission on the condition of Europe’s wildlife and natural habitats. ...
17 December, 2025
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Hunters & Wolves on the Rise. We, the Hunters #5
Across Europe, wolf numbers have increased significantly over the past two decades, and Germany is at the centre of this development...
17 December, 2025
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Croatian Hunting Association Marks 100 Years of Hunting Heritage and Conservation
FACE congratulates the Croatian Hunting Association (Hrvatski Lovački Savez) on 100 Years ...
17 December, 2025
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