Cyprus Presidency outlines fisheries priorities to European Parliament committees as MEPs reject proposed budget cuts for fisheriesCyprus Ministers Begin Parliamentary Committee Briefings Cyprus has begun a series of debriefings to European Parliament committees as...

EU fisheries committee urges action on sensitive species, invasive alien threats, bycatch reduction, and compensation for affected fishermenFisheries Committee Demands Ecosystem-Based Management Members of the European Parliament on the Fisheries Committee are calling...

Spain leads EU states warning Control Regulation rules risk safety, saying Article 14 and CATCH obligations impose impossible demands on fishermen Concerns Raised at January AgriFish Council Spain has formally raised concerns at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council...

Ireland urges EU action on Northeast Atlantic mackerel crisis as Poland and Latvia back call to confront third-country quotas and protect fishermenAOB Paper Tables Urgent Appeal At AgriFish Council Ireland has tabled an “Any Other Business” (AOB) item at today’s...

NWWAC challenges Ridens Natura 2000 fishing measures, questioning science, non-discrimination, enforcement clarity, and missing socio-economic assessment impacts Advisory Council Questions Scientific Basis And Fairness The North Western Waters Advisory Council has...

Europeche welcomes EESC call to secure a mandatory €6.1bn fisheries budget for the Common Fisheries Policy during 2028–2034 period EUEuropeche welcomes European Economic and Social Committee call for a guaranteed 6.1 billion budget 2028–2034 for fisheries Europêche,...

High Seas Treaty enters force in 2026, giving EU-backed framework for high seas governance, marine protection and resource regulationTreaty Takes Legal Effect After Ratification Threshold Reached The High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Agreement on Biodiversity...

Oceana warns EU firms use flags of convenience and tax havens to bypass illegal fishing laws, undermining the EU's global ocean goalsEU-owned vessels using flags of convenience and tax havens can undermine fight against illegal fishing, new Oceana analysis warns The...

PelAC raises concerns over ICES process for 2026 advice and sets priorities on mackerel, herring, boarfish and ecosystem‑based management.PelAC Outlines Concerns With 2026 ICES Advice Process The Pelagic Advisory Council (PelAC) has issued a detailed statement...

European shipyards and fisheries urge action on energy transition as EU roadmap talks highlight regulatory barriers and funding gaps for fleet renewalEuropean shipyards, maritime manufacturing and fisheries sectors call for immediate action to unlock energy transition...

Huelva fishing fleet halts operations, warning EU control rules risk fresh fish shortages and increased reliance on importsWarnings Of Imminent Fish Shortages The fishing fleet in Huelva has halted operations and warned of imminent shortages of fresh fish as a protest...

The European Commission seeks feedback on EU ocean policy ahead of European Ocean Act consultation and planned legislative adoption in 2026Consultation Launched To Shape European Ocean Act The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to inform the...