LOBBY PROJECTS & GOALS

EFTTA lobbies to safeguard the future of the recreational angling industry. The future of your business depends on the success of our lobbying work!

The following overview highlights some of our major lobby projects. This list is not exhaustive and evolves according to the topics that EU politics focus on. Many issues overlap. To learn more, download the following files: Lobby leaflet, Lobby activities

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EU policy may not overlook the socio-economic value of recreational fishing
 

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EU Single-Use-Plastic Directive
 

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Fishing tackle producers responsible for entire life cycle of products

 

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EFTTA investigates if REACH restriction concerning more than 10,000 PFAS substances could affect the tackle industry
 

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Thanks to EFTTA angling will still be allowed in protected areas

 

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EFTTA continues to push the establishment of a pan-European cormorant management plan
 

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EFTTA is engaged in a pending EU's fisheries control regulation
 

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EFTTA is fighting to be recognized on an equal footing with commercial fishing & aquaculture
 

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Hydropower installations are devastating for the rivers and the life in and around them

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The increasing numbers of otters invade all waters in Europe, severely harming fish-stocks

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To avoid contimination, water & wild fish pollution

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EFTTA has been engaged in the EU lead restriction process for a long time.

 

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