MEPs object to proposed EU ban on lead fishing gear
Official title: Bezwaar op grond van artikel 115, leden 2 en 3, en lid 4, punt c), van het Reglement: lood in bepaalde hengelbenodigdheden
Status: Parliament has rejected this proposal.
In plain language
- A group of MEPs wants to stop a proposed EU ban on lead in fishing tackle. They argue that suitable and affordable alternatives are not yet available for all uses.
- This proposal affects recreational anglers, tackle shops, and fishing gear manufacturers.
- If the objection is approved, the European Commission must withdraw its plan, meaning you could continue using lead fishing weights for now.
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How parliament voted
Rejected on 8 July 2026197 for · 455 against · 7 abstention(s)
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EPP (Christian Democrats) Divided
26 for · 143 against · 1 abstention
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S&D (Social Democrats) Voted against
0 for · 126 against · 0 abstentions
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ECR (Conservatives) Divided
71 for · 3 against · 2 abstentions
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Patriots for Europe Voted for
74 for · 0 against · 0 abstentions
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Renew (Liberals) Voted against
0 for · 71 against · 0 abstentions
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Greens/EFA Voted against
0 for · 50 against · 0 abstentions
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The Left Divided
0 for · 39 against · 1 abstention
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Europe of Sovereign Nations Divided
13 for · 11 against · 2 abstentions
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Non-attached Divided
13 for · 12 against · 1 abstention
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🇳🇱 MEPs from Netherlands
Majority against9 for · 19 against · 0 abstentions
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