EU Fishing News
NWWAC issues advice on Whelk fishery in the Channel
The North Western Waters Advisory Council (NWWAC) has written to the Assistant Secretary General …
No simple solution to EU fishing fleet energy transition
The European Fisheries Sector believes that the EU cannot approach the fleet’s energy transition …
No fish products made with forced labour on the EU market
Globally, an estimated 27.6 million people are in forced labour, in many industries and in every …
European Commission to unveil roadmap to phase out active bottom fishing gears
Commissioner Sinkevičius began his mandate committed to maintain a balance between …
Oceana report on fisheries decarbonisation misses the mark – Europêche
The fishing sector, represented by Europêche, describes as deceptive and unhelpful the …
Oceana Report calls on EU to accelerate transition to a low carbon resilient fishing sector
A new report from non-governmental organisation, Oceana has called on the EU Commission …
Deep-sea fishing ban threatens economic viability of EU longline fleet
The Organization of Fisheries Producers of the Port of Burela and the University of Santiago de …
MAC appoints of new Chair and other leadership positions (2023-2026)
On 27 January 2023, the members of the Market Advisory Council (MAC) appointed a new Chair …
Mato calls for fisheries to gain position as strategic sector
EPP Group Fisheries Committee coordinator, Mr Gabriel Mato, in the debate on the presentation …
Scientists debate tropical tuna fishery’s future with purse seine fleets’ representatives
The Europêche Tuna Group organised on January 19th in Brussels its first meeting between …
EU pledges €1 million for landmark WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
The European Union has pledged €1 million for the Fisheries Funding Mechanism which forms …
LDAC and MAC adopt a joint advice on the Chinese Distant Water Fleet
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) presented the three new EFCA´s chartered patrol …