EVENT 13/11: A toast to reel sustainable fisheries
EVENT 13/11: A toast to reel sustainable fisheries
EAA Cormorant Position Statement 2023
EAA Cormorant Position Statement 2023
EAA urges EU to fully implement the age and size requirements needed to achieve healthy fish stocks and ‘Good Environmental Status’
EAA urges EU to fully implement the age and size requirements needed to achieve healthy fish stocks and ‘Good Environmental Status’
Event report - Rethinking the allocation of fisheries catches for fairer and more sustainable decisions
Event report - Rethinking the allocation of fisheries catches for fairer and more sustainable decisions
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“European policymaking urgently needs fresh data on Marine Recreational Fisheries” 19 May 2025 “European policymaking urgently needs fresh data on Marine Recreational Fisheries” 0 15 Over the past decade, Marine Recreational Fisheries (MRF) have gained substantial socio-economic and environmental importance, while becoming increasingly present in EU policy discussions and decision... EAA calls on the EU Commission to uphold the EPR scheme in the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) 16 May 2025 EAA calls on the EU Commission to uphold the EPR scheme in the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) 0 192 On 6 May 2025, the European Anglers Alliance (EAA), together with 11 other organisations representing drinking water and wastewater service providers, local public utilities, local and regional govern... EU Fisheries control revision further detailed by EU Commission with Implementing Regulation giving more clarity on recreational catch reporting 15 May 2025 EU Fisheries control revision further detailed by EU Commission with Implementing Regulation giving more clarity on recreational catch reporting 0 182 The European Commission recently published its Implementing Regulation as regards the revised Fisheries Control Regulation. This Implementing Regulation focuses on the revised Control Regulation apply... Recreational Fisheries gain momemtum as 8 MEPs call in a joint letter for formal recognition in EU policies 12 May 2025 Recreational Fisheries gain momemtum as 8 MEPs call in a joint letter for formal recognition in EU policies 0 320 As reported earlier by the European Anglers Alliance (EAA), the recreational fisheries sector represents a significant socio-economic and environmental component of Europe's Blue economy. Yet histor... PRESS RELEASE - EU Water Resilience Strategy - European Parliament endorses ‘leaking’ water strategy in plenary 09 May 2025 PRESS RELEASE - EU Water Resilience Strategy - European Parliament endorses ‘leaking’ water strategy in plenary 0 352 Earlier this week, the European Parliament voted in plenary on a draft report outlining its position on the upcoming EU Water Resilience Strategy. Conservative and far-right members further weakened t... The European Oceans Pact: a major opportunity to recognize the added value of recreational fisheries 30 Apr 2025 The European Oceans Pact: a major opportunity to recognize the added value of recreational fisheries 0 489 The European Ocean Pact is a political initiative announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, providing a crucial opportunity to combat pollution, reverse biodiversity loss, tackl... EAA signs open letter calling for swift adoption of updated EU water pollution standards 22 Apr 2025 EAA signs open letter calling for swift adoption of updated EU water pollution standards 0 684 Earlier this month, an important meeting aimed at advancing an agreement to update the EU’s water pollution standards was scheduled—but it has been cancelled due to lack of progress. These discussions... Spring 2025 EAA Subgroup meetings in Brussels 17 Apr 2025 Spring 2025 EAA Subgroup meetings in Brussels 0 755 From 08 until 10 April 2025, EAA members met in Brussels for the spring 2025 Subgroup & Board meetings during which members discussed several topics affecting their work in the organisation’s Joint Su... EAA releases new video to celebrate its 30Years existence 14 Apr 2025 EAA releases new video to celebrate its 30Years existence 0 866 During the General Assembly in September 2024, the EAA celebrated three decades of cross-border cooperation aimed at promoting recreational fisheries as a sustainable sector of the EU Blue economy. To... PRESS RELEASE - Recreational Fisheries Gain Momentum: European Parliament backs greater inclusion in EU Fisheries Policy 10 Apr 2025 PRESS RELEASE - Recreational Fisheries Gain Momentum: European Parliament backs greater inclusion in EU Fisheries Policy 0 1437 In the context of the ongoing evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and the early discussions on the forthcoming Ocean’s Pact, the European Parliament Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Envi... Blue & Green - The first 2025 edition of the RecFishing Forum newsletter is out! 03 Apr 2025 Blue & Green - The first 2025 edition of the RecFishing Forum newsletter is out! 0 1059 The April 2025 Blue & Green newsletter is out and is thé information letter to inform policymakers and stakeholders about the latest information about recreational fishing at the EU level and the Foru... "Get fishing for wellbeing" - How angling can be a powerful tool for addressing social illnesses 01 Apr 2025 "Get fishing for wellbeing" - How angling can be a powerful tool for addressing social illnesses 0 1601 On Social Prescribing Day 2025, UK EAA member Angling Trust highlighted how angling can address social issues like health and wellbeing, isolation, and loneliness. Through the Get Fishing for Wellbein... SAVE THE DATE: RecFishing Forum event - EU Fisheries Policies reviewed: "Recognizing the socio-economic importance of recreational fisheries" 28 Mar 2025 SAVE THE DATE: RecFishing Forum event - EU Fisheries Policies reviewed: "Recognizing the socio-economic importance of recreational fisheries" 0 1207 On 08 April our European Parliament Forum on Recreational Fisheries and aquatic environment is organising its first policy event of 2025 inside the European Parliament. The conference will be chaired ... Danish EAA member reports "there will be free passage at one of the worst barriers in the country 11 Mar 2025 Danish EAA member reports "there will be free passage at one of the worst barriers in the country 0 1409 For 800 years, the barrier at St. Jyndevad Mill has restricted fish from accessing 100 kilometers of watercourses in the upper part of the Vidå river. Danish Municipality Aabenraa (Southern Denmark) i... Angling selected as one of the most popular hobbies among Finnish youth, reports EAA Finnish member 19 Feb 2025 Angling selected as one of the most popular hobbies among Finnish youth, reports EAA Finnish member 0 1542 EAA member Finnish Federation for Recreational Fishing, reports impressive results from a national School Survey by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The survey shows angling is a favouri... EAA's input to the EU Parliament's report on the EU Multiannual Fisheries management Plans (MAPs) 12 Feb 2025 EAA's input to the EU Parliament's report on the EU Multiannual Fisheries management Plans (MAPs) 0 1611 In December 2023, the European Commission proposed modifications to the current MAPs heavily impacting the current state of the Baltic Sea and its depleting fish stocks. In its proposal the Commis... ICES Roadmap for Marine Recreational Fisheries (MRF) - an important milestone for our sector! 04 Feb 2025 ICES Roadmap for Marine Recreational Fisheries (MRF) - an important milestone for our sector! 0 1567 End 2024, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) published a Roadmap for Marine Recreational Fisheries (MRF). This document aims to “guide the development of robust MRF assess... The world's salmon are at risk. A major International Conference tried to find out Why! 30 Jan 2025 The world's salmon are at risk. A major International Conference tried to find out Why! 0 1792 All the world's wild salmon species throughout their range from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic to the Baltic Sea suffer from greatly reduced sea survival. A recent conference at the famous Fishmong... Water Resilience Initiative - Make Europe Water and Climate Resilient! 24 Jan 2025 Water Resilience Initiative - Make Europe Water and Climate Resilient! 0 2428 Europe stands at a critical juncture. As the fastest-warming continent, we are witnessing the devastating impacts of climate change - from deadly floods to severe droughts and wildfires - all driven b... Anglers for Nature - important project by EAA member DAFV to improve Germany's waters 22 Jan 2025 Anglers for Nature - important project by EAA member DAFV to improve Germany's waters 0 1849 The German EAA member DAFV (Deutscher Angelfischerverband e.V.) is raising awareness of how anglers are improving water quality and water bodies across the country. With their Water Improvers project ... More news
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