Recreational fisheries gain momentum - 8 MEPs call in joint letter for formal recognition in EU policies
Recreational fisheries gain momentum - 8 MEPs call in joint letter for formal recognition in EU policies
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’
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Event report - EU Fisheries Policies reviewed
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EAA adopts 2 new position papers on recreational fishing for Western Baltic cod and Atlantic Salmon in Baltic Sea in 2026 16 Jun 2025 EAA adopts 2 new position papers on recreational fishing for Western Baltic cod and Atlantic Salmon in Baltic Sea in 2026 0 71 The European Anglers Alliance has adopted two new position statements for Western Baltic cod and for Atlantic salmon in the Baltic Sea in 2026. Impact of cormorants on RecFishing estimated to 100 million euros a year 10 Jun 2025 Impact of cormorants on RecFishing estimated to 100 million euros a year 0 271 On 03 June 2025, the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, in cooperation with the European Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Advisory Commission (EIFAAC), hosted the first Conference... PRESS RELEASE - Not flowing, not funded: EU Water Resilience Strategy falls short 05 Jun 2025 PRESS RELEASE - Not flowing, not funded: EU Water Resilience Strategy falls short 0 368 The European Commission's Water Resilience strategy lacks binding commitments and dedicated funding. Yesterday (04 June 2025) the European Commission has launched the long-awaited EU Water Resilienc... From Rods to Reefs: Danish Anglers Restore Coastal Ecosystems with “Kysthjælper” project 04 Jun 2025 From Rods to Reefs: Danish Anglers Restore Coastal Ecosystems with “Kysthjælper” project 0 350 The Danish EAA member Danmarks Sportfiskerforbund, supported by the VELUX FOUNDATION and a coalition of NGOs and partners, has launched the Coastal Helper project. This initiative mobilises anglers an... EAA shares recommendations to strenghten the EU Water Resilience Strategy 23 May 2025 EAA shares recommendations to strenghten the EU Water Resilience Strategy 0 609 The Living Rivers Europe coalition - of which EAA is active member - has raised its concerns that the upcoming strategy will lack the needed tools to make Europe truly water resilient. “European policymaking urgently needs fresh data on Marine Recreational Fisheries” 19 May 2025 “European policymaking urgently needs fresh data on Marine Recreational Fisheries” 0 659 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) 0 801 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 0 877 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 1205 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 1071 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 1216 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 1327 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 1429 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 1515 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 2116 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 1725 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 2323 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 1848 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 2067 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 2197 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... More news
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