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.
There was still a lot possible on the final day. England, Wales and the Netherlands could all still win the 2012 WDF Europe Cup. Karin Krappen & Tamara Schuur win it in the end on behalf of the Netherlands with 36 points thanks to their victory in the pairs. It is the third time that the Netherlands wins the WDF Europe Cup for the ladies, Karin Krappen was always there. The previous two times in 2000 and 2002 with Francis Hoenselaar and now with Tamara Schuur. England wins silver with 33 points and Belgium takes bronze with 29 points. Scotland and Wales share fourth with 27 points. It is the first time in history that the Netherlands has won the overall title for both men and women.
Overall ranking
1 - 36 points Netherlands
2 - 33 points England
3 - 29 points Belgium
4 - 27 points Schotland/ Wales
6 - 17 points Switserland
7 - 15 points Norway/ Northern Ireland
9 - 12 points Ireland Republic/ Germany/ Finland
12 - 11 points Catalonia
13 - 10 points Sweden
14 - 7 points Czech Republic
15 - 6 points Serbia/ Denmark/ Italy
18 - 4 points Bulgaria
19 - 3 points Turkey/ Poland
21 - 2 points Iceland
22 - 1 point France/ Spain
24 - 0 points Lithuania/ Slovenia/ Romania/ Austria