The British Karate Federation (BKF) is facing an internal crisis after expelling the English Karate Federation (EKF) for changing its legal status without approval. This decision has led to a vote of no confidence in BKF President Roger Williams by the home nations (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland) and raised questions about the BKF's legitimacy, as the Northern Ireland Karate Board (NIKB) and the Scottish Karate Federation have not endorsed the BKF's actions. The BKF now recognizes EKNGB Ltd as the governing body for karate in England, a move contested by athletes and coaches who support the EKF and have appealed to the World Karate Federation (WKF) to maintain cooperation with the EKF. The EKF asserts it remains the recognized body in England by European and world bodies.

Bruno Verfaillie resigned as President of the French Karate Federation after Francis Didier, the former president, admitted to financial and administrative misconduct, including using federation funds to support Verfaillie's election campaign. The CNOSF refused to recognize the election and is now overseeing the election process, while the Ministry of Sports investigates the federation's finances. Despite the scandal, Antonio Espinós appointed Verfaillie to the executive board of the European Karate Federation. Didier's influence network remains, with concerns over Philippe Dherbecourt's continued role.

Mexico's CONADE has not recognized any karate federation as of August 3, 2025, due to unmet legal and administrative requirements and internal disputes. This lack of recognition affects athletes' access to funding, training, and international representation. The decision follows protests and disputes within the former FEMEKA, with CONADE emphasizing compliance and transparency over political pressure. The agency has not announced a timeline for a final decision, leaving Mexican karate in administrative limbo.

French Sports Minister Marie Barsacq addressed the Senate regarding irregularities within the French National Karate Federation (FFKDA), including corruption allegations and election disputes. The French National Olympic and Sports Committee did not recognize the legitimacy of the December 2024 election, and Minister Barsacq has given the FFKDA until April 30 to comply with demands or risk losing national recognition and funding. Misconduct allegations also involve the Isère Karate Committee, and former FFKDA president Francis Didier is under investigation for alleged violent conduct. The situation may lead to legal and organizational changes within French karate.

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) refused to validate the French Karate Federation (FFKDA) presidential election results due to concerns over fairness, following a request from lawyer Me Hugo Delage. The CNOSF report highlighted the FFKDA's failure to uphold electoral neutrality, pointing to the revival of the federation's magazine to promote Bruno Verfaillie's campaign while ignoring Gilles Cherdieu, and the delivery of Verfaillie's brochures to FFKDA headquarters. Outgoing FFKDA president Francis Didier publicly endorsed Verfaillie, raising concerns about predetermination. The CNOSF report also references wider governance issues with the WKF and lack of democratic oversight in karate leadership.