EU Fishing News
NGOs Force Demand on EU “Ban Bottom Trawling in MPAs Now”
Over 250,000 Europeans call for urgent EU action to ban bottom trawling in protected marine areas before credibility collapses NGOs deliver petition to EU Commission in Brussels More than 250,000 European citizens have called on the European Commission to immediately...
Europêche Welcomes Landmark Arbitration Ruling on EU-UK Sandeel Case
Europêche hails arbitration ruling in EU-UK sandeel dispute as a win for fair, science-based fisheries governance under the TCA framework. Europêche welcomes the final ruling of the Arbitration Tribunal established under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA)...
Finland Penalised for Breaching Atlantic Salmon Quota in Baltic Sea
Finland will face a deduction of 3,162 salmon from its 2025 scientific fishery quota after the Commission found it breached EU regulations The European Commission has formally deducted 3,162 Atlantic salmon from Finland’s 2025 fishing quota after concluding that the...
EU Welcomes International Court of Arbitration’s Ruling on UK Sandeel Case
The EU Commission has welcomed the International Court of Arbitration's ruling on its case against the UK over its sandeel fisheries ban EU Hails Arbitration Win Over UK Sandeel Ban as Victory for Proportionate Fisheries Rules The European Commission has welcomed the...
EU Gathers Sea Users to Shape Ocean Pact Ahead of UNOC-3 Meta Description
EU event unites policymakers, industry, and civil society to shape Ocean Pact for UNOC-3, aiming beyond polarisation “No polarisation, more actions” - On the road to UNOC-3, EBCD and the EESC gather the users of the seas to build the future Ocean Pact On 5 May 2025,...
EFCA Administrative Board Adopts Annual Report for 2024
EFCA adopts 2024 Annual Report showing near-total work completion, key inspection gains, and stronger EU fisheries control coordination The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has formally adopted its 2024 Annual Report, revealing the agency completed 99.5% of...
Spanish Fishing Industry Warns EU Commissioner of Brussels’ Double Standards
Spanish fisheries leader tells Commissioner Kadis that EU policies threaten survival of fleet despite rhetoric, and demands urgent reforms on quotas, rules & trade Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has pressed for a strengthened EU...
Spain Demands EU Reform and Funding for Fisheries from Commissioner Kadis
During a meeting with Commissioner Kadis, Spain urged the EU to reform fisheries policy and boost funding to support fleet renewal and sector competitiveness Spain’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has pressed for a strengthened EU commitment...
EU Commits Over €300 Million to Ocean Conservation at Busan Conference
EU pledges over €300 million for sustainable oceans, marine protection, and blue economy at Our Ocean Conference in BusanNew funding targets marine pollution, sustainable fisheries, digital innovation, and ocean-climate resilience The European Union has pledged more...
Spain Boasts of “World-Leading” Fisheries Inspections at EFCA Anniversary
Spain boasts about its leadership in fisheries inspections, highlighting ISO certification at EFCA 20th anniversary event in VigoSpanish Government hails its fisheries control system amid industry criticism Spain’s Secretary General for Fisheries, Isabel Artime, has...
EU Fast-Tracks High Seas Treaty into Law Amid Biodiversity Warnings
EU fast-tracks High Seas Treaty into law, proposing new rules on marine protection, impact assessments, and genetic resources.Commission pushes directive to meet ocean targets and pre-empt criticism The European Commission is pushing ahead with a new directive to...
Common Fisheries Policy Criticised for Regulatory Overload and Contradictions
EAPO slams Common Fisheries Policy for regulatory overload, citing contradictions, poor coordination, and mounting pressure on industryIndustry Group Warns EU Policy Confusion Threatens Viability of Fishing Sector The European Association of Fish Producers...
