The eighteenth edition of the European Cup would initially be held in Germany, but they had to give the organization back to the WDF. Belgium then wanted to take over, but they too did not get the organization up and running on time. Eventually it is decided to return to Turkey where the Cup was held two years earlier. For the first time in the history, two consecutive editions are not only held in the same country, the same place, but also in the same location; The Grand Haber hotel in Kemer. For the first time in history 30 countries are registered in the men’s competition, with three fewer teams for the ladies. Debutants are Bulgaria, Catalonia, Jersey and Luxembourg.
In the overall standings this year there is a big win for the Dutch foursome Jan Dekker, Wesley Harms, Christian Kist & Benito van de Pas with 138 points in total. Not only the gold overall, but also in the team tournament and in the pairs. Christian Kist only just can't win all the gold because he loses the singles final. Belgium wins the silver with 74 points, five points clear of England that takes the bronze. Scotland with 64 points and Wales with 60 points just missed the podium and the medals. It is the first time in history that the Netherlands has won the overall title for both men and women.
Overall ranking
1 - 138 points Netherlands
2 - 74 points Belgium
3 - 69 points England
4 - 64 points Scotland
5 - 60 points Wales
6 - 57 points Finland
7 - 40 points Northern Ireland
8 - 38 points Lithuania
9 - 32 points Sweden
10 - 27 points Norway
11 - 22 points Poland/ Denmark
13 - 21 points Ireland Republic
14 - 20 points Turkey
15 - 19 points Germany
16 - 18 points Switzerland
17 - 13 points France
18 - 8 points Russia/ Slovenia/ Italy
21 - 7 points Serbia
22 - 6 points Czech Republic
23 - 5 points Bulgaria
24 - 4 points Luxembourg
25 - 3 points Jersey
26 - 2 points Spain
27 - 1 point Romania/ Catalonia
29 - 0 points Iceland/ Austria