The European Parliament deals with important legislation which has a direct impact on fish stocks and the aquatic environment.
The Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment Forum has been established to help the MEPs understand what can be complex issues affecting 25 million EU angling constituents.
Members of the European Parliament granted an audience with the King of the Danube River
A conference organised by the European Parliament Recreational Fisheries Forum on the 19th April 2016 shed light upon the worrying state of the Danube basin by examining the case of one of its endemic and iconic species, the Danube salmon.
Meet the anglers # 7 : The Angling Council of Ireland
The Angling Council of Ireland, ACI is the national governing body for the sport of angling in Ireland. Read about its programmes and missions in Ireland and at the EU level.
European Commission Water: Commission refers GERMANY to the Court of Justice of the EU over water pollution caused by nitrates
The European Commission considers that Germany has not taken sufficient measures to address nitrates pollution in ground and surface waters, including the Baltic Sea.
European Commission DG ENVI - Increase in marine protected areas reduces pressure on marine habitats and species
A new Commission report shows significant progress in establishing protected areas in Europe's seas, with benefits for the economy and the environment.
European Commission - DG ENVI Study: Implications of extreme river floods for river ecosystems
This study explored changes will affect rivers, in terms of structure as well as animal and plant life. The authors discuss the management implications of their findings and highlight areas for future research, including developing early warning systems for threats to ecosystems.
21 May 2016: World Fish Migration Day Connecting Fish, Rivers and People www.worldfishmigrationday.com 16-18 June: EFTTEX European Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition
Amsterdam www.efttex.co.uk
29 June: EAA and EFTTA meet EU Commissioner Vella Commissioner in charge of Environment and Fisheries
Brussels
