EU Fishing News
EU Activates Emergency Fisheries Funding Amid Middle East Crisis
EU activates emergency fisheries funding amid Middle East crisis as energy costs surge and fleet profitability collapses. Emergency Mechanism Triggered as Costs Increase The European Commission has activated emergency funding to support the fishing and aquaculture...
More Balanced Use of Maritime Space Needed, Say MEPs
MEPs say maritime spatial planning has failed fisheries, calling for stronger coordination and recognition of fishermen as a strategic sector. Fisheries Committee Finds Current Legal Framework Falling Short Members of the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee say...
EU Fisheries Committee Seek Revision of Baltic Sea Multiannual Plan
MEPs seek revision of the Baltic Sea multiannual plan, urging science‑based TACs, precautionary measures and support for fishermen. MEPs in the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries are asking the European Commission to assess and possibly revise the EU’s...
EU Fisheries Committee Examines Fuel Price Crisis Impact
EU Fisheries Committee examines fuel price crisis impact on fishing sector amid geopolitical pressures and calls for urgent support measures. Fuel Costs Move to Centre of EU Fisheries Debate Rising fuel prices in the fishing sector are set to come under direct...
Fishery Data Chaos Prompts EU Action Call from NSAC
North Sea fishery data chaos prompts EU action calls over mapping failures, compliance risks, and need for centralised system. Fishing Industry Faces Mounting Compliance Risks from Data Failures The North Sea fishing sector is struggling to comply with an increasingly...
EU’s Joint Fisheries Vision 2040 Faces Industry Scepticism
NWWAC advice on Vision 2040 highlights industry concerns over policy direction, spatial pressures, and lack of economic certainty The European Commission’s development of a long-term Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture is being met with strong caution from the...
Advisory Council Urges Food First Approach in Ocean Policy
EU fisheries body. the NWWAC, warns fuel crisis risks fleet collapse, urging Brussels to trigger emergency funding and state aid measures.NWWAC Sets Out Position on European Ocean Board The North Western Waters Advisory Council has used its statement on the European...
EU Fishing Organisation Warns Control Regulations Are Unworkable
EU fishing organisation warns control rules are unworkable as EAPO challenges European Commission weighing legislation and compliance burden Industry Challenges EU Weighing Rules In Formal Letter The European fishing industry has raised serious concerns over new EU...
Europêche Underscores Fisheries Priorities at Ocean Board Kick-Off
Europêche underscores fisheries priorities as the inaugural meeting of the European Union's Ocean Board kick-off The inaugural meeting of the European Ocean Board convened a broad range of stakeholders from across sectors to support the implementation of the EU Ocean...
EU Raises Mackerel Quotas Despite Scientific Overfishing Warnings
EU raises mackerel quotas despite scientific overfishing warnings, aligning with UK Norway Iceland and Faroe Islands quota decisions. Policy Reversal Aligns EU With Coastal States Quotas European Union ministers have agreed to increase allowable mackerel catches in...
Europêche Urgent Action as Fuel Price Crisis Forces Fleet Tie-Ups
Europêche urges the European Commission to take emergency action as fuel prices surge 70%, forcing fleet tie‑ups and threatening seafood supply.Europêche, the representative body for the European fishing industry, met today with Commissioner Kadis to address the...
EU Fisheries Body Warns Fuel Crisis Risks Fleet Collapse
EU fisheries body. the NWWAC, warns fuel crisis risks fleet collapse, urging Brussels to trigger emergency funding and state aid measures.NWWAC Warns of Fuel Crisis Impact on EU Fisheries and Urges Emergency Support The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC)...
