Several EU states increased Russian seafood imports in 2025, with pollock, cod and crab dominating flows routed to Germany, Netherlands and Poland.Imports Rise Through Multiple EU Gateways Despite ongoing restrictions on direct trade with Russia, new EU trade data...

EU seafood business reveals structural trade imbalance, rising prices, declining volumes and persistent import dependence across member states.EU Seafood Market Remains Large But Structurally Exposed The EU seafood business continues to generate significant value, yet...

The EU Parliament's Fisheries Committee backs RFMO measures, transposing stock management rules into EU law for EU fishing fleet clarityCommittee Vote Clears Technical Transposition of RFMO Rules The European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee has backed the...

EU food chain figures reveal seafood import reliance, export markets, fishing fleet capacity and Irish fleet comparisons. Photo: CJ GaffneyEU Seafood Trade: Imports Still Outpace Exports New data published by European Commission under its Key Figures on the EU Food...

MEPs say ocean diplomacy must guide EU policy as they call for stronger governance, action on IUU fishing and support for safer fleetsOcean diplomacy should sit at the centre of EU external action, say MEPs on the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee, which has...

Commission seeks feedback on fisheries and aquaculture Vision 2040, a 15-year plan to secure sustainability and competitiveness across EU seas.The European Commission has opened a call for evidence to gather views from stakeholders, experts and citizens on its Vision...

EU Commission opens a four‑week call for evidence to shape a new coastal communities strategy focused on key challenges and priorities.The European Commission has opened a four‑week call for evidence to help shape a new EU strategy for coastal communities. The...

EU Commission responds to joint advice on landing obligation evaluation and says stakeholder views will guide its CFP review Commission Responds to Advisory Councils’ Concerns The European Commission has acknowledged the joint advice submitted by the North Western...

NWWAC challenges small-scale fisheries definition in CFP review, warning Control Regulation burdens and funding gaps threaten fleet renewalAdvice Issued During CFP Regulation Evaluation The North Western Waters Advisory Council published advice on 18 February 2026 on...

PelAC and NWWAC submit advice on AC management practices, proposing governance, accountability and conduct measures for Advisory CouncilsJoint Advice Sent To DG MARE The Pelagic Advisory Council, PelAC, and the North Western Waters Advisory Council, NWWAC, have...

PelAC warns the EU is losing leverage in mackerel talks as non‑EU states overfish, delay decisions and threaten the EU’s share, stability and fleetsEU’s Negotiating Position Shows Structural Weakness The Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) has delivered one of its most...

MEPs assess EU Seychelles fisheries partnership impact as SFPA negotiations continue and delegation reviews tuna sector control and sustainabilityDelegation Travels to Victoria Amid SFPA Negotiations Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries will...