The FACE Report is Out – Read Our February Update!
Your monthly update on Europe's political and hunting agenda...
24 February, 2026
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News & Events
Cyprus takes over EU Presidency
On 20 February 2026, a meeting of the FACE Central Region took place in Salzburg, Austria...
24 February, 2026
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FACE Central Region Meeting – Salzburg
On 20 February 2026, a meeting of the FACE Central Region took place in Salzburg, Austria...
24 February, 2026
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Upcoming “Stress Test” for the Birds and Habitats Directives
The EU Birds Directive is a foundational piece of EU law on bird conservation and sustainable hunting...
24 February, 2026
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Lead in ammunition: Latest EU developments
This week, on 25–26 February 2026, the EU REACH Committee meets again to continue discussions on the European Commission’s proposal ...
24 February, 2026
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Commission kicks off implementation dialogue on EU environmental directives
Looking more broadly at EU environmental law, the European Commission is engaging with stakeholders...
24 February, 2026
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European progress towards the Global Biodiversity Framework
On 12 February, the European Commission published the 7th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) on progress ...
24 February, 2026
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European Parliament Petitions Committee visit to Cabañeros National Park
From 16–18 February, Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Petitions (PETI) visited Cabañeros National Park (Spain) ...
24 February, 2026
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Animal Health – February Updates
Europe’s animal health policy has evolved over decades to combat animal diseases...
24 February, 2026
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ESSF launches new socio-economic flyer ahead of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026
Ahead of IWA OutdoorClassics 2026 in Nuremberg, the European Shooting Sports Forum (ESSF) has released a new flyer detailing the sector’s socio-economic impact...
24 February, 2026
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Christopher Graffius RIP
Following a long illness, it is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Christopher Graffius...
12 February, 2026
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Industry Leaders Showcase Strong Support for Brussels Advocacy at JAGD & HUND
On 28 January 2026, leading industry representatives gathered at the JAGD & HUND...
03 February, 2026
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JAGD & HUND renews Gold Patron partnership with FACE to support Europe’s hunters
JAGD & HUND and FACE have now renewed their successful partnership. The trade fair remains a long-standing Gold Patron of FACE ...
30 January, 2026
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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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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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