FEBRUARY 2026
Message from Secretary General
Dear Members and supporters,
February has been a particularly active month at the European level, with several key legislative and policy files of direct relevance to hunting and conservation continuing to progress.
As outlined in this report, discussions are intensifying on major dossiers such as the proposed restriction on lead in ammunition, preparations for the upcoming “stress test” of the Birds and Habitats Directives, and broader implementation challenges linked to EU environmental legislation. At the same time, important international processes, including progress under the Global Biodiversity Framework, continue to shape the wider policy context in which FACE operates.
Alongside these legislative developments, this report highlights the value of strong engagement with FACE members and partners. The FACE Central Region meeting in Salzburg once again underscored the importance of regional exchanges for identifying shared priorities, sharing best practices, and ensuring that European-level advocacy is firmly grounded in national realities.
It is also encouraging to see continued momentum in other regions, with the upcoming FACE Mediterranean Region meeting in early March further underlining the active role of FACE’s regional structures.
As we look ahead to next month’s FACE Spring Members’ Meeting in Denmark, these regional discussions and ongoing policy developments will inform our collective work. They offer an important opportunity to align priorities, strengthen coordination across the FACE network, and ensure that Europe’s hunters’ voice remains well represented in an increasingly complex and demanding policy environment.
Warm regards,
Dr. David Scallan
FACE Secretary General
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