EP - EU Fisheries Policies reviewed – Recognizing socio-economic importance of the EU's Recreational Fisheries sector

2025-04-08T16:30:00+00:00

2025-04-08T18:00:00+00:00

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EU Fisheries Policies reviewed:“ Recognizing the socio-economic importance of Recreational Fisheries”Chaired by MEP André Rodrigues(Coordinator of the S&D Group in the PECH Committee)08 April 2025, 18:30–20:00European Parliament, Brussels – Room Altiero Spinelli 3H1AGENDA18:30 - IntroductionWelcome words  by MEP Sofie Eriksson, on behalf of the Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic Environment co-Chairs (MEP Sofie Eriksson & MEP Michal Wiezik)Opening speech  by MEP André Rodrigues, Member & Coordinator for the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) in the PECH Committee18:45 - PresentationsThe need of recognition of the EU Recreational Fisheries sector as a full stakeholder in future EU fisheries policies  by David Vertegaal, EAA board memberPolitical recognition of Recreational fisheries – the UK example  by Hannah Rudd, EAA member & Angling Trust Marine Policy & Research Manager19:10 - Roundtable discussion  (5 min interventions)Chaired by MEP Niclas Herbst, substitute member of the PECH Committee & former Chair of the Forum on Recreational Fisheries and Aquatic EnvironmentIn presence of:Stylianos Mitolidis, European Commission, Director DG MARE Unit D – Fisheries Policy, Mediterranean and Black SeaMEP Rasmus Nordqvist, Member of the PECH Committee for the Group of the Greens/EFA – tbcGlenn Douglas, BSAC Vice-Chair, SportfiskarnaGerard Bakkenes, President European Fishing & Tackle Trade Association (EFTTA)Mark Owen, Chair European Anglers Alliance (EAA)19:45 - Wrap up and Conclusions

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