FACE | June 2026

EU Hunting Directors Meeting, Latvia

From 16–19 June 2026, FACE attended the Informal Meeting of EU Hunting Directors held in Kuldīga, Latvia...

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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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

Wildfire Prevention: Active Land Management Matters for Wildlife

Wildfire prevention is not only about reacting when fires break out. ...

30 June, 2026 / 0 Comments

Animal Health – Updates for June 2026

Europe’s animal health policy has evolved over decades to combat animal diseases...

30 June, 2026 / 0 Comments

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 / 0 Comments

“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 / 0 Comments