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flag Malta’s government reopened bird trapping licences, violating EU law and sparking environmental backlash.

flag BirdLife Malta has condemned the Maltese government’s reopening of trapping licence applications, calling it a violation of EU law and a step backward in environmental protection. flag The move, allowing new applicants until March 18, undermines Malta’s EU commitments since 2004 to phase out finch trapping, which the European Court of Justice has ruled illegal. flag The NGO alleges the government is using “scientific research” as a pretext and exploiting the timing for political gain. flag With widespread trapping already occurring in protected Natura 2000 areas and enforcement weakened—especially on Gozo—BirdLife warns the expansion of licensed trappers will worsen habitat destruction and illegal activity. flag It demands the government withdraw the applications, comply with EU obligations, and strengthen environmental enforcement.

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