European Parliament rejects problematic motion on antimicrobials
FACE welcomes the European Parliament’s decision...
17 September, 2021
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Combatting the greatest threat to wolves in Europe: Illegal killing
On 7 September 2021, the European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup ...
09 September, 2021
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FACE information Webinar: “The Future for the Turtle Dove in Europe”
Today, hunting and conservation experts as well as...
14 July, 2021
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The Future for the Turtle Dove in Europe: Perspectives on Hunting and Conservation
An information webinar organised by FACE...
07 July, 2021
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FACE response to open letter from MEPs to European Commission about Turtle Dove in the western flyway
the president of FACE and the presidents of the national hunting associations in Portugal, Spain.....
01 July, 2021
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European Parliament calls for stronger action on nature conservation
Following the European Commission’s publication of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the EU government conclusions in 2020, the European...
09 June, 2021
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Positive vote for wildlife trade by the European Parliament
FACE is delighted to report that on 8 June 2021, a majority of MEPs (336) voted to support an amendment (no. 24) to add the word “commercial”...
09 June, 2021
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Intergroup Webinar – EU Nature Restoration Targets: State of play and next steps
On 13 April 2021, the European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup hosted a high-level conference organised by FACE & ELO...
15 April, 2021
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EU Nature Restoration Targets: State of play and next steps
The conference organised by the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup in conjunction with FACE and the European Landowners' Organization...
25 March, 2021
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Hunting under the Birds Directive: An open debate on the state of play
On 25 February 2021, the European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup hosted a high-level conference organised by FACE...
26 February, 2021
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Hunting under the Birds Directive: An open debate on the state of play
The conference organised by the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup in conjunction with FACE...
09 February, 2021
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“Coexisting with Large Carnivores: Next steps in conservation and management”
On 18 November 2020, the European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup held...
23 November, 2020
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Major opportunity for MEPs to call for a workable law on lead shot over wetlands
Two motions for resolution are tabled for vote in the European Parliament to object Commission’s proposal to restrict lead shot over wetlands...
19 November, 2020
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Coexisting with Large Carnivores: Next steps in conservation and management
The conference organised by the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup in conjunction with...
10 November, 2020
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Major opportunity for ENVI Members to call for a workable law on lead shot over wetlands
A motion for resolution by MEPs Alexander Bernhuber (EPP), Ondřej Knotek (Renew Europe) and Andrey Slabakov (ECR) on the Commission’s proposal to restrict lead shot over wetlands is tabled for vote...
26 October, 2020
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FACE Press Release: Intergroup event on the “Farm to Fork” Strategy
On 29 September 2020, the European Parliament’s "Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside" Intergroup held a high-level conference on the "Farm to Fork Strategy: Ensuring a healthy balance between Europe’s food systems and biodiversity conservation". ...
01 October, 2020
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REGISTER NOW – Intergroup event on the “Farm to Fork” Strategy
The conference will discuss opportunities...
16 September, 2020
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REGISTER NOW – Can the new Common Agricultural Policy make space for nature?
Ahead of the European Parliament’s plenary vote in the October II session on CAP Strategic Plans, this online event aims to understand how new CAP...
11 September, 2020
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[Update] Phasing out lead gunshot over wetlands: Why the EC proposal is unworkable
The EC’s revised proposal remains highly ambiguous, disproportionate and discriminatory. It has not addressed in any way the major problems introduced...
25 August, 2020
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EU Biodiversity Strategy reloaded: Making sure it works
Intergroup event on 30 June 2020...
01 July, 2020
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Failed attempt to restrict hunting in light of Covid-19
A proposal to ban the consumption of wildlife could have had far reaching consequences for hunting and nature conservation in Europe and globally. A majority of the MEPs voted against a dangerous amendment to a motion for a resolution.....
17 April, 2020
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Strong start for the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup
Today, the members of the "Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside" Intergroup held their first meeting to agree on the President and Vice-Presidents. This meeting was an important first step to...
13 February, 2020
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Intergroup “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” approved
Following the announcement of the European Commission’s new EU Green Deal in the European Parliament, the Conference of Presidents approved the "Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside" Intergroup...
19 December, 2019
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FACE, RFEC and Fedexcaza committed to fight for hunting and conservation
On 15 September, the Royal Spanish Hunting Federation (RFEC) and the European Federation of Hunting and Conservation (FACE) attended at the meeting organised by the Extremadura Hunting Federation (Fedexcaza) at Feciex 2019. At the event, several key topics that concern Extremadura and Spanish hunters were discussed including the hunting of Turtle Dove, Quail, silvestrism as well as diseases that affect Iberian fauna such as myxomatosis in hares and rabbits. FACE Secretary General, Dr. David Scallan, urged all present to act firmly and defend...
19 September, 2019
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Extensive support from MEPs for the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup
On 10 September, 50 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from seven different political groups pledged their support for the re-establishment of the "Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside" Intergroup. Since its first establishment in 1985, this Intergroup serves as the key stakeholder platform within the European Parliament, enabling open cross-political discussions between decision-makers, civil society and experts....
12 September, 2019
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