There is a strong and wide support in favour of the inclusion of recreational fisheries in the CFP: Now is the time to take a step forward
There is a strong and wide support in favour of the inclusion of recreational fisheries in the CFP: Now is the time to take a step forward
PECH Committee hearing: A sustainable use of and fair access to fish stocks requires better data on recreational fisheries
PECH Committee hearing: A sustainable use of and fair access to fish stocks requires better data on recreational fisheries
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Commission Proposal for 2023 fishing opportunities in the Baltic sea - EAA comments 06 Oct 2022 Commission Proposal for 2023 fishing opportunities in the Baltic sea - EAA comments 0 74 The European Commission has released its proposal for 2023 fishing opportunities in the Baltic sea. The proposal defines the total allowable catches levels (TACs) for several species in this sea basin... The Living Rivers Europe coalition asks for a more ambitious Nature Restoration Law 26 Sep 2022 The Living Rivers Europe coalition asks for a more ambitious Nature Restoration Law 0 48 Freshwater eco-systems are amongst the most degraded in Europe, with fish considered as one of the most threatened animal groups. The EU Nature Restoration Law aims at reversing the situation by setti... The Danish Sportfishing Association welcomes the measures taken by its government to improve biodiversity on the Danish coast 22 Sep 2022 The Danish Sportfishing Association welcomes the measures taken by its government to improve biodiversity on the Danish coast 0 62 EAA member Danmarks Sportsfiskerforbund (the Danish Sportfishing Association) is pleased that the Danish government proved it is acting for seabed biodiversity by designating 5 sites where rock reefs ... Danish Anglers' Association warns of nutrient pollution at sea 29 Aug 2022 Danish Anglers' Association warns of nutrient pollution at sea 0 149 EAA member Denmarks Sportsfiskerforbund sounds the alarm about algae pollution. It blames the massive use of nutrients that accelerate the invasion of algae, depriving the waters of oxygen Anglers alarm about wild sea trout also struggling with sea lice 24 Aug 2022 Anglers alarm about wild sea trout also struggling with sea lice 0 213 With its article on the impact of sea lice on sea trout, EAA member Norges Jeger- og Fiskerforbund (The Norwegian association of Hunters and Anglers) sheds new light on the problem raised by this para... New Angling Trust campaign highlights the special bond between anglers and nature 05 Aug 2022 New Angling Trust campaign highlights the special bond between anglers and nature 0 178 The reputation of anglers as protectors of the environment is once again confirmed as the Angling Trust, the UK member of the EAA, has launched its 'Love Fishing Love Nature ' campaign, which highligh... Czechia takes over the EU Council presidency 04 Aug 2022 Czechia takes over the EU Council presidency 0 180 On 1 July, the Czech Republic took over the rotating EU presidency from France. Over the next six months, the new presidency is committed to making climate and the environment the driving forces of it... It is high time to include Marine Recreational Fisheries in the Common Fisheries Policy 06 Jul 2022 It is high time to include Marine Recreational Fisheries in the Common Fisheries Policy 0 302 On 22 June, the European Anglers Alliance (EAA) adopted its position paper on the need to fully and fairly include the recreational fisheries sector in the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). New European Parliament resolution looks at the criteria for allocating fishing opportunities 05 Jul 2022 New European Parliament resolution looks at the criteria for allocating fishing opportunities 0 347 On 7 June, the European Parliament adopted its resolution on the implementation of Article 17 of the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation (CFP). Article 17 underlines that Member States should use objec... ICES confirms: no overall progress in European eel recovery and major limitations in reporting 01 Jul 2022 ICES confirms: no overall progress in European eel recovery and major limitations in reporting 0 196 On 30 May, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea published the results of its evaluation of the national progress reports on implementation of their Eel Management Plans, requested ... EAA adopts two new position papers on Atlantic Salmon in the Baltic and Western Baltic Cod 21 Jun 2022 EAA adopts two new position papers on Atlantic Salmon in the Baltic and Western Baltic Cod 0 352 The European Anglers Alliance has adopted two new position papers with recommendations regarding the fishing opportunities and conservation measures for the Atlantic Salmon in the Baltic and the Weste... PECH Committee hearing highlights: A Cormorants population management plan is the most viable solution 15 Jun 2022 PECH Committee hearing highlights: A Cormorants population management plan is the most viable solution 0 330 On 11 May, the European Parliament's Committee on Fisheries organised a public hearing on "The problem of cormorants affecting EU fisheries and aquaculture". The meeting took stock of the ever-increa... LRE and EAA secure key support to limit the development of small-scale dams 24 May 2022 LRE and EAA secure key support to limit the development of small-scale dams 0 590 On 16 May, the European Parliament's Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) Committee adopted its amendments on the revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED). The committee supported... It is not too late to save Baltic cod. The FishSec proposes key steps to aid its recovery 10 May 2022 It is not too late to save Baltic cod. The FishSec proposes key steps to aid its recovery 0 710 Last March, the Fisheries Secretariat published an extensive study on the Baltic cod population and its dramatic decline since the 1980s. The study looks at a wide variety of factors, from overfishing... Rich exchanges during the EAA Subgroups Spring meetings in Brussels 02 May 2022 Rich exchanges during the EAA Subgroups Spring meetings in Brussels 0 677 The EAA members met last week in Brussels for the spring Subgroups meetings. EAA Subgroups usually meet three times per year and this session was held in person at the EAA offices at the heart of the ... SAVE THE DATE: Public hearing on the impacts of cormorants on fisheries (11/05) 28 Apr 2022 SAVE THE DATE: Public hearing on the impacts of cormorants on fisheries (11/05) 0 1041 On 11 May 2022, the Committee on Fisheries of the European Parliament will hold a public hearing on “The cormorant problematic affecting EU fisheries and aquaculture” (16:15-18:30). The hearing is div... 2022 is the year of the Common Fisheries Policy 27 Apr 2022 2022 is the year of the Common Fisheries Policy 0 1085 2022 is a busy year for the EU’s main legislation on fisheries: the Common Fisheries Policy Regulation (CFP). The European Commission is due to publish its report on the functioning of the CFP by the ... EAA and Living Rivers Europe denounce severe threats to the Doñana National Park 14 Apr 2022 EAA and Living Rivers Europe denounce severe threats to the Doñana National Park 0 954 On 8 April, the European Anglers Alliance, its partners of the Living Rivers Europe coalition and a large group of civil society organisations sent an open letter to the European Parliament regarding ... Sportfiskarna buys a hydropower plant to decommission it 13 Apr 2022 Sportfiskarna buys a hydropower plant to decommission it 0 1090 To restore a declining freshwater biodiversity, the Swedish Anglers Association Sportfiskarna bought a hydropower plant to decommission it. This will remove another obstacle on the migratory path of f... EVENT REPORT - “The outcome of today’s discussion is very clear: the recreational fisheries sector belongs in the CFP” 11 Apr 2022 EVENT REPORT - “The outcome of today’s discussion is very clear: the recreational fisheries sector belongs in the CFP” 0 1110 On 23 March, MEP Pierre Karleskind, Chair of the European Parliament Fisheries Committee and MEP Niclas Herbst, Chair of the Forum, co-chaired the European Parliament Forum on Recreational Fisheries a... More news
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