Register now: Navigating the EU Firearms Trafficking Proposal: Perspectives from Stakeholders

The conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges arising from the EU’s proposed Directive on combating firearms trafficking, currently under examination by the European Parliament and the Council. The proposal seeks to strengthen the fight against illicit firearms trafficking by harmonising criminal offences and penalties across the Union, enhancing information exchange through National Firearms Focal Points, and reinforcing cross-border cooperation. At the same time, it raises important questions regarding its practical implications for manufacturers, dealers, economic operators and national authorities.

Speakers will examine the key provisions of the proposal – including new digital rules on 3D-printing blueprints – assess their potential impact on legal firearms-related activities and trade, and discuss how the EU can effectively combat criminal trafficking while ensuring that legitimate stakeholders are protected from legal ambiguity and disproportionate administrative burdens.

• 17:00Welcome and short introductionMEP Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, Malta)
• 17:05Keynote speechSpeaker TBC, DG HOME, European Commission
• 17:20Opening speechesMEP Evin INCIR, LIBE Rapporteur (S&D, Sweden)
  MEP Malik AZMANI, LIBE Shadow Rapporteur (Renew Europe, Netherlands) – TBC
• 17:45Stakeholder perspectivesOlivier VAN HERSTRAETEN, Secretary General, ESFAM
  Mauro SILVIS, Secretary General, AFEMS & IEACS
• 18:05Q&A sessionMEPs have priority to ask questions and make short interventions. Participants are invited to submit their questions when registering.
• 18:25ConclusionsMEP Alex AGIUS SALIBA (S&D, Malta)

This event is co-organised by the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE), ESFAM, IEACS and AFEMS.