Tag Archive: European Court of Justice
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European Commission confirms that finch-trapping derogation is not in line with the European Court of Justice ruling
November 1, 2025 11:00 amBirdLife Malta welcomes the clarification received from the European Commission regarding Malta’s so-called “research derogation” for finch trapping. In a...
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Malta flouts EU law and court rulings by reopening illegal bird trapping season
October 23, 2025 12:59 pmMalta has once again reopened the trapping season for finches, golden plovers and song thrushes, directly challenging the European Court...
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ECJ AG Opinion recommends an end to finch trapping
May 30, 2024 11:22 amBirdLife Malta welcomes the unequivocal Opinion by European Court of Justice (ECJ) Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta delivered today in Luxembourg...
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BirdLife Malta proposes moratorium on spring hunting of Turtle-dove
March 27, 2024 9:06 amBirdLife Malta is proposing a moratorium on the spring hunting of the Vulnerable European Turtle-dove in view of scientific evidence...
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Trapped in deception: Unveiling the true impact of Malta’s finch research derogation
March 6, 2024 1:37 pmThe finch ‘catch and release’ derogation was first initiated in 2020, after the European Court of Justice (ECJ) found Malta...
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Evidence from finch trapping sites shows rampant abuse of smokescreen ‘scientific research’ derogation
March 4, 2024 9:57 amAs the European Court of Justice (ECJ) prepares for this week’s (Thursday 7th March) hearing on the smokescreen finch ‘research’...
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This blood is on your hands, Robert Abela!
October 16, 2023 12:56 pmBirdLife Malta today staged a symbolic action in front of the Office of the Prime Minister in Valletta’s Castille Square. With...
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Malta should not keep challenging EU by continuing Turtle-dove hunt in spring
March 29, 2023 11:36 pmFollowing yesterday’s ORNIS Committee meeting and vote in favour of the opening of a spring hunting season, the responsibility of...
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EU kicks off process to halt spring hunting in Malta
February 16, 2023 5:15 pmThe European Commission has today taken new action against Malta following the Government’s decision last spring to reopen a spring...
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Court provisionally accepts BirdLife Malta request for injunction on spring hunting for Turtle-dove
April 13, 2022 11:06 amHunting season on Vulnerable European Turtle-dove cannot open on Sunday BirdLife Malta is very satisfied to receive the Court notification...
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