Ireland Takes Over EU Presidency
Ireland started its Presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July 2026 and will hold it for the next six months...
17 July, 2026
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Future EU farm policy: MEPs debate how green the next CAP should be
On 29 June, the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee (AGRI) held its first exchange of views on the draft report on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) ...
17 July, 2026
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EU budget talks: MEPs push to keep farm funding visible and to give rural actors a say
On 14 July, the European Parliament's Agriculture (AGRI), Budgets (BUDG) and Regional Development (REGI) Committees...
17 July, 2026
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The Stress Test of the Nature Directives: Next Steps for Wildlife Conservation and Management in Europe
Register now for the next online event of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup...
15 July, 2026
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More Than a Harem: The Matriarchal Side of the Red Deer Rut. European Wildlife Files #17
The red deer rut is one of Europe’s most spectacular wildlife events....
14 July, 2026
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Glenwherry Moor: A Model for Biodiversity Recovery in Northern Ireland
The Irish Grouse Conservation Trust (IGCT) has established a unique collaborative initiative in Northern Ireland, the Glenwherry Hills Regeneration Project (GHRP)...
04 July, 2026
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Biodiversity Manifesto: Grey Partridge Returns to the Agricultural Landscape of Greater Poland
Hunters, Local Authorities, Farmers and Residents Join Forces to Restore Biodiversity....
03 July, 2026
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ANUU Migratoristi (Italy): Agreement with Institutions for Environmental Conservation
REACH Committee has approved the European Commission's proposal to restrict lead use.....
02 July, 2026
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EU Hunting Directors Meeting, Latvia
From 16–19 June 2026, FACE attended the Informal Meeting of EU Hunting Directors held in Kuldīga, Latvia...
01 July, 2026
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The FACE Report is Out – Read Our June Update!
Your monthly update on Europe's political and hunting agenda...
30 June, 2026
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Member States approve revised restriction on lead in gunshot
REACH Committee has approved the European Commission's proposal to restrict lead use.....
30 June, 2026
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Evaluation of the Firearms Directive
The European Commission’s evaluation of the Firearms Directive is ongoing, marking an important step in assessing whether current EU rules...
30 June, 2026
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Reality Check on the implementation of the EU Firearms Directive
On 24–25 June, FACE participated in the European Commission “Reality Check” meeting on the implementation of the Firearms Directive...
30 June, 2026
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Danish Hunters Gather Key Data for Sustainable Eider Hunting
The Danish Hunters’ Association contributes actively to population monitoring in close cooperation with universities, public authorities and hunters...
30 June, 2026
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Advancing coexistence on the ground: Vests for hunting dogs featured at EU Large Carnivore Platform
FACE participated in the 13th Plenary Meeting of the EU Large Carnivore Platform on 5 June in Brussels...
30 June, 2026
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Major evidence review concludes wildfowling causes very low disturbance
Natural England has commissioned and published a major evidence review assessing the ecological impacts of recreational hunting of coastal wildfowl...
30 June, 2026
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10th Anniversary of the AEWA European Goose Management Platform
The annual meeting of the European Goose Management International Working Group (EGM IWG11) in Skövde, Sweden...
30 June, 2026
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New Study: The Value of Wild Meat Harvested Through Hunting
A new peer-reviewed study provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the contribution. ...
30 June, 2026
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New Study: Sustainable Wildlife Harvests Can Reduce Land-Use Pressure
Habitat loss caused by land-use change remains the greatest threat to biodiversity. ...
30 June, 2026
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CAP Post-2027: Clear Funding Needed for Farmland Wildlife
The discussion on the overarching structure of the first pillar of the EU budget....
30 June, 2026
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Wildfire Prevention: Active Land Management Matters for Wildlife
Wildfire prevention is not only about reacting when fires break out. ...
30 June, 2026
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Animal Health – Updates for June 2026
Europe’s animal health policy has evolved over decades to combat animal diseases...
30 June, 2026
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FACE attends 59th International Hunting Conference in Austria
FACE attended the 59th International Hunting Conference, organised by its Austrian Member, Jagd Österreich...
29 June, 2026
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“Sauvons Bambi” – Hunters and Volunteers Saving Roe Deer Fawns
As Europe works on assessing the implementation of its nature policies, it is important to recognise the practical conservation efforts taking place on the ground...
29 June, 2026
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Why Thermal Imaging Is Changing Wildlife Monitoring
How is thermal imaging changing the way we observe wildlife?...
28 June, 2026
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