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EFTTA supports the ECHA proposal, asking to add a few minor derogations
 

MEP's discuss new ways to guarantee long-term sustainability of EU fish stocks

Restoring nature will help mitigate the negative impacts of climate change & biodiversity loss on the economy

 

10 year development program  to promote fishing tourism in Finland
 

By 2030, all packaging on EU market must be recyclable
 

European Boating Industry (EBI) launches ambitious 2030 targets on end-of-life boats

EFTTA contribution to EP's Fisheries Committee’s Hearing on March 28

An initiatve by the Angling Trades Association and Environment Agency (UK)

Visdeal has registered as a new active member, also joining the EFTTA board

1,000 volunteers to protect trout smolt

ECHA to discuss proposal on April 5
 

Ocean 14 Capital fund to protect Life Below Water

The EU Commission publishes review of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) 2009-2022
 

Soon on the menu for salmon?

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