From 24 to 25 September, the presidents of Europe’s national hunting associations, representing over 7 million hunters, met in Brussels for the FACE General Assembly. An important highlight of the event was the election of the new FACE President and the appointment of the FACE Board members.
The FACE members elected Laurens Hoedemaker from the Netherlands as their new president. The AECAC wishes Mr. Hoedemaker all the best for the coming political challenges and thanks the outgoing President Torbjörn Larsson for the many years of good co-operation!
AECAC Secretary-General Peter Brass used the occasion to meet with various associations dealing with firearms law. In addition, there was the opportunity in the European Parliament to find out about the composition of the committees and to meet MEPs. The AECAC was also able to exchange ideas with the responsible officials within the EU Commission. The last national plans for the implementation of the current EU rules are currently being examined. In 2026, the EU Firearms Directive is to be evaluated.
Laurens Hoedemaker and Peter Brass
“The EU provides the framework for our member companies at the national level. From the beginning of this legislative period, we will therefore hold talks with decision-makers and opinion leaders on firearms law in Brussels to fight for the interests of our member companies,” said AECAC Secretary-General Peter Brass, explaining the association’s political approach.