Safer driven hunts in Europe
Hunting is a deeply ingrained tradition in Europe, with seven million hunters participating in various forms of game pursuit across the continent....
01 June, 2025
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News & Events
Animal Health – June Updates
Europe’s animal health policy has evolved over decades to combat animal diseases...
01 June, 2025
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Hunting, Conservation & Cooperation: 20 Years of FACE–BirdLife collaboration
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23 May, 2025
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European Parliament confirms greater flexibility in wolf management across Europe
Today, the European Parliament voted on the European Commission’s...
08 May, 2025
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Balancing wildlife populations and biodiversity: Pillars of effective national park management
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20 April, 2025
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Green light from the Council: Another positive step forward towards downlisting the wolf
Member States have approved the proposal to revise...
16 April, 2025
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Downlisting the Wolf: From Protection to Management – Watch the debate now
This proposal follows the vote by the Standing Committee of the Bern Convention, which endorsed...
10 April, 2025
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Register now: Downlisting the Wolf, A way forward for the EU
Register now for the next online event of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup...
04 April, 2025
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Turtle Dove hunting to reopen in the western flyway: A welcome move
After several years of work and four years of a hunting moratorium on the Turtle Dove in the western flyway, the European Commission has approved the reopening of hunting as all criteria have been met....
02 April, 2025
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Reducing conflicts through management: Large Carnivores high on the agenda for Europe’s hunters
This week, representatives from national hunting associations across 30 countries gathered in Zagreb to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Croatian Hunting Federation in conjunction with the FACE Members’ Meeting...
27 March, 2025
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“Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup Kicks Off with Strong Support
Today, the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup held its first meeting for this parliamentary term, reaffirming its role as a key platform within the European Parliament for rural voices. ...
13 March, 2025
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European Commission Proposes Downlisting of Wolf at EU level
This proposal marks a significant shift in European wildlife conservation policy, ...
10 March, 2025
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Global Ambassador Award for Torbjörn Larsson, Honorary President of FACE
Torbjörn Larsson received the prestigious “Dr. Vito Genco Shooting Ambassador Award” ...
26 February, 2025
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European Commission Targets Regional Hunting Practices in Malta and France, again
European Commission’s recent decision to open...
20 February, 2025
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FACE publishes its 10th Biodiversity Manifesto Report
Face is proud to announce its Biodiversity Manifesto report for 2024...
18 February, 2025
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Wildlife Trade: Preparations well underway for global conference (CITES CoP20)
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora (CITES) held its 78th Standing Committee meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. ...
11 February, 2025
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Europe’s largest hunting fair JAGD & HUND Germany: Brussels policy hot on the agenda
The JAGD & HUND fair – the largest hunting exhibition in Europe – opened this week...
31 January, 2025
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Europe’s Hunting Sector in 2025: Future expectations and industry impacts
FACE's annual event dedicated to the private sector.....
14 January, 2025
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FACE Report on the 44th Bern Convention Standing Committee
From December 2–6, 2024, FACE participated in the 44th Bern Convention Standing Committee meeting in Strasbourg...
18 December, 2024
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Efforts to reduce Turtle Dove harvest continue
Since 2021, a moratorium is in place in the 4 Member States in the Western flyway of the Turtle Dove...
18 December, 2024
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Brussels and bird hunting: Let’s get down to the science
A major topic that is making waves in the hunting...
16 December, 2024
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“Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup Renewed
European Parliament has officially re-established the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup with the support of over 100 MEPs...
12 December, 2024
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MEPs and Key Stakeholders gather at the 2024 FACE-ESFAM Christmas Reception
Yesterday, the FACE-ESFAM Annual Christmas Reception welcomed over 90 participants...
04 December, 2024
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A change to the protection status of the wolf agreed
Changing the protection status of the wolf is a long-lasting request by the European Parliament...
03 December, 2024
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Addressing Invasive Alien Species: The urgent need for enhanced actions
The report warns that IAS are becoming a serious threat to nature, ecosystems, and human well-being. ...
02 December, 2024
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