European Union Fishing News
Commercial Fishing News from the European Union
Norway, EU & Faroe Islands sign new agreement on pelagic fisheries
The EU, Norway and the Faroe Islands have signed a cooperation agreement on control measures for fishing of mackerel, herring, hake and horse mackerel in the Northeast Atlantic.
European Fisheries Control Agency publishes 2019 Annual Report
The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) has been published it’s 2019 Annual Report disclosing its activities and inspections for the previous year.
ICES signs new agreement with EU Directorate-General for Environment
The ICES has signed an new agreement with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment (DG Environment).
“We have made no progress on fisheries” says EU Chief Negotiator
In his press conference on Friday after another round of EU/UK Brexit negotiations, EU Chief’s Negotiator, Michel Barnier said “We have made no progress on fisheries.”
LIFE reports fishers are fighting the storm, locked down and chained up
Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE) has reported that fishers in Cyprus who have opted for the government’s “tie-up” scheme are having their boats chained in harbour by Fisheries Authorities.
EU Fisheries Commissioner takes part in live public Q&A session
EU Fisheries Commissioner, Virginius Sinkevičius took part this afternoon in a live online questions and answers session with the European public.
COVID-19: European Council adopts rules to help EU fishermen
The European Council today adopted new rules intended to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the fishery and aquaculture sector.
Repatriation of fishermen is still a problem writes the ETF
For a number of fleets still operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, repatriation of fisheries crew and change of crew are still key problems.
Europeche welcomes the European Union’s COVID-19 financial supports
Europeche has said that the fishing industry welcomes the European Union’s support to overcome the socio-economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
European Commission welcomes Parliament’s quick adoption of initiative
The EU Commission has announced that it welcomes the quick adoption by the EU Parliament and the Council, of its initiative to modify the EMFF
MEPs endorse enhanced support to EU fisheries and aquaculture
The news has just been announced that MEPs adopted in plenary additional measures providing support to EU fishers and aquaculture farmers severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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