The European Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) has partnered with Eagle Review, a leading travel advisor for hunting, shooting and fishing. Both organisations will work together to help ensure that hunting and fishing opportunities in Europe…
The European Parliament voted on 15 November to adopt a resolution on the EU Action Plan for nature, people and the economy, which was adopted by the parliament this year following a review of their Birds and Habitats Directives. The…
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has tabled new proposals for a blanket ban on lead ammunition on wetlands. The proposal would restrict not only shooting with lead shot in wetland areas, but also carrying it. This has led to the…
The European Parliament has had its first meeting to discuss the proposed amendments to the EU Firearms Directive. Shooting representatives have hailed the meeting as a promising first step, with the majority of MEPs expressing concerns over the amendments’ impact on…
The European Commission announced on 18 November a series of proposed amendments to the EU firearms directive, imposing tighter restrictions on the acquisition and possession of firearms in the European Union. Proposals include a ban on certain semi-automatic firearms, restricting…
