“Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup
The European Parliament’s “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup
Known as "Hunting Intergroup", the European Parliament’s Intergroup on “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” was created in 1985 and is one of the oldest and most active parliamentary discussion platforms. FACE has provided the secretariat for the Intergroup since its very first establishment. The European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) joined as co-secretariat in 2004.
This Intergroup serves as the key stakeholder platform within the European Parliament (EP), enabling open discussion between decision-makers, European Commission, stakeholders and experts, aiming to affirm the crucial role of rural actors and the socio-economic importance of countryside activities.
On 12 December 2024, with around 100 supporting Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from all political spectrum, the Conference of Presidents approved its re-establishment sending a strong political message for this 2024-2029 parliamentary term.
Intergroup Board
The Intergroup Board is composed of a Chair and the following Vice-Chairs.
Chair
Juan Ignacio ZOIDO ÁLVAREZ
The Intergroup organises regular meetings in the European Parliament to encourage fruitful exchange of views and, in some cases decides to adopt positions, resolutions or recommendations.
Follow the Intergroup’s work
Intergroup website
More information, updates as well as video recordings of these meetings and speakers’ presentations are available in the below website section and on the Intergroup website.
Visit the Intergroup websiteIntergroup members
Full list of intergroup members is available on the EP website.
See the list on the EP websiteRe-established for 2024–2029
On 12 December 2024 the Conference of Presidents approved the re-establishment of the Intergroup for this parliamentary term.
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National hunting associations across Europe
FACE brings together national hunters’ associations from 37 European countries.
