EU Fishing News
Advisory Councils call on Commission to create greater awareness of their work
The eleven Advisory Councils for Fisheries in the European Union have called for greater support from the EU Commission which established them back in 2002.
LIFE Calls for Implementation of Article 17 of CFP
A decade after its adoption, the European Commission is set to publish a report on the implementation …
MAC recommendations for fish market due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) delivered recommendations to the European Commission …
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 …