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 commemorate this 30-year milestone, the EAA produced a short film on the organisation during the annual general assembly in Tampere (Finland).
The European Anglers Alliance (EAA) has been a cornerstone of recreational fisheries in Europe since its founding 30 years ago in 1994. With an office in Brussels and a dedicated team, the EAA has been tirelessly working to influence regulations in favour of Europe's anglers, representing the interests of an estimated 25 million anglers across the continent.
During the September 2024, the European Anglers Alliance (EAA) celebrated its 30Years exsitence. For this occassion, the EAA members have elaborated a short movie outlining the important role of angling as key ally in protecting aquatic ecosystems and fish stocks across Europe.
The film features:
- Officers from EAA member organizations explaining the importance of the EAA
- Personal insights on why anglers should visit EAA representatives’ countries to fish.
- EAA representatives preferred types of fishing and angling, and
- The biggest challenges faced by EAA and its members organizations for the coming period.
To conclude the video, former EAA President Fred Bloot (NL) outlined his main challenges during his 11 years’ presidency. Additionally, new EAA President Mark Owen (UK) clarified which files and policies will be of importance for the organisation under his presidency, including the further implementation of the Water Framework Directive and the Control Regulation.
With this video, EAA wishes to present themselves and to underline it remains committed to achieving full and fair recognition of the recreational fisheries sector in EU legislation. The organization will continue to advocate for more sustainable fisheries management and strong protection for vulnerable fish species, biodiversity, freshwater, and marine ecosystems and habitats.
Link to the video: https://youtu.be/s2kFHp7H4iw
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