EU Fishing News
COVID-19 outbreak: Council approves financial assistance for EU fishers
EU ambassadors have agreed the Council’s position on a proposal to help tackle the negative impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the fishery sector
Temporary Cessation of Fishing Activity outlined by Commissioner
EU Fisheries Commissioner outlined the requirement for fishing vessels to qualify for financial support during the temporary cessation of fishing activities
Commission approves €20 million Portuguese credit line scheme
The EU Commission has approved a Portuguese scheme to support the Portuguese fishery and aquaculture sector in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.
EU Commissioner – storage aid is only available to producer organisations
EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, confirmed that only Fish Producers Organisations can avail of EU aid for fish storage.
PECH Committee told Interannual Flexibility Clause remains unchanged
The PECH Committee has been informed that quota flexibility will remain the same despite fishing being affected by the COVID-19 virus.
EU Commission launches 2020 EMFF pre-financing process
The EU Commission has announced today that it has waived the obligation to request refunds of unspent pre-financing from the fund until the programme closure.
Europeche & EAPO tell Commission “further EU funding needed”
Europeche and the EAPO have called on EU Commissioner, Virginijus Sinkevičius to re-examine the support package announced last week by the EU Commission.
Europeche & EAPO give mixed reaction to Commission’s announcement
Europeche and the EAPO have give a mixed reaction to the announcement from the European Commission on further support for the fishing industry.
Commissioner announces further support for EU Fisheries Sector
The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures under the EMFF to support the EU fisheries sector in tackling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
LIFE is an Organisation working for Small-Scale Fishers
Low Impact Fishers of Europe are an umbrella organisation representing the rights of small-scale fishers under 12 metres using non-towed gears
BLOOM make Electric Pulse Fishing Claim
The BLOOM Association has claimed that Dutch beam trawlers using electric pulse fishing equipment are still operating illegally.
How was EU funding put to use?
The 2018 implementation report of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is now available.
