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European NGOs consider hydropower to ensure the energy transition irresponsible
 

England: 17% increase on fishing licence sales (2020-2021)

EU-wide ban on using lead gunshot in wetland areas starts from 16/02/23
 

New EFTTA Vice-President:
Ross Honey (Angling Spirit)

EFTTA no longer involved in EFTTEX:  organization  & execution have been outsourced

Conference on biodiversity protection and restoration, EU Parliament Brussels

The contribution of the recreational fisheries sector
 

Allowable catches levels (TACs) for herring, plaice, sprat, cod, salmon (among others)

Women now account for 37 percent of anglers in the U.S.

European Parliament report promotes Recreational Angling
 

Ever-growing cormorant colonies across Europe cause great harm to fish stocks

Hydropower and barriers severely impacts freshwater ecosystems
 

Recreational Angling finally on the radar of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) ?
 

EFTTA continues to work with ECHA & EU to reduce impact of lead restrictions to the tackle trade
 

Recreational angling not excluded by default from future strictly protected areas

New EU legislation is reaching final stage
 

Plastic fishing lines, soft- & hardbaits no longer in the scope of SUP directives
 

The future of angling depends upon the EU plastics policy