by Oliver McBride | Mar 27, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
Breton fishermen demand direct fuel aid amid price surge, warning fleets may stop operating without urgent political intervention. The Comité régional des pêches maritimes et des élevages marins de Bretagne (CRPMEM Bretagne) has warned that escalating diesel prices...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 26, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
Spain approves €2.7m aid package for fishing fleet, compensating vessel owners for lost income during severe winter storms disruption Aid Targets Income Losses from Winter Storms The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has approved €2.7 million in compensation...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 23, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
The Spanish Government approves €25m fishing industry aid package Hormouz, targeting fuel costs, financing access and tax relief measures. Government Moves to Cushion Fishing Industry Cost Surge The Spanish Government has approved a €25 million compensatory aid...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 20, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
Spain has launched the IBWSS survey to assess blue whiting stocks at Porcupine Bank, working with Ireland, Norway, the Faroes and the Netherlands. The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has launched an international campaign to assess the blue whiting...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 18, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
EJF defends REM push after PFA criticism, citing discarding risks, EU audit findings, and calls for wider CCTV adoption across fleets. Photo: The 2022 Bay of Biscay blue whiting spill/Sea Shepherd EJF Responds to Industry Criticism Over REM Claims The Environmental...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 12, 2026 | European Fishing Industry, Latest News
Environmental groups take Dutch government to court over Dogger Bank trawling and protection of North Sea habitat. Environmental Groups Challenge Dutch Government Over Dogger Bank Protection Environmental organisations have taken the Dutch government to court, arguing...
