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Majority of Amsterdam councilors oppose PVDD's proposal for a fishing ban
 

Council decision on September 7, 2023
 

Berlin split over EU 'forever chemicals' ban
 

EU SUP Directive & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) 
 

Freshwater fish: one in three threatened with extinction
 

A game changer for angling!
 

A milestone towards sustainable management of recreational fishery

A further significant step forward: congratulations to all involved!
 

July 12: EP to decide on fundamental text for EU rivers and marine habitats 
 

EP recognizes the importance of recreational angling for coastal communities
 

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