European Parliament 8 November 2012, Written question E-010206/12 Andrea Zanoni (ALDE) to the Commission. Flourishing illegal trade in wild birds in Italy, in breach of Directive 2009/147/EC and Regulation (EC) No 865/2006

Question for written answer E-010206/12 to the Commission Andrea Zanoni (ALDE) (8 November 2012) Subject: Flourishing illegal trade in wild birds in Italy, in breach of Directive 2009/147/EC and Regulation (EC) No 865/2006 In Italy, a flourishing illegal trade in wide birds is being conducted by unscrupulous individuals who primarily target migratory birds, which they catch, often using snares