European industry stands together on bottom trawling
Representing the interests of more than 22,000 fishermen and 8000 vessels, an alliance of fishing organisations from across the European Union has headed to Brussels to make clear the importance…
The EU Commission has proposed reductions to some TACs and increases for others in 2022
Commission’s 2022 proposals for Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak waters
The European Commission has published proposals for 2022 catches in Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak waters, proposing some reductions and some increases – plus some proposals will be finalised when more…
The French delegation met the Commissioner responsible for fisheries and the Vice-President of the European Commission. Images: CNPMEM
French fishermen take grievances to EU Commission
A French industry delegation has presented its grievances over the ongoing situation with the UK to Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius and Vice-President of the European Commission Maros Sefcovic. France’s Minister of…
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Put words into action, Spanish federation tells Commissioner
The Spanish Fisheries Confederation (Cepesca) has expressed its appreciation to Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevicius for a visit to Spain that started in Vigo before heading to Murcia and Alicante to learn…
EU and Mauritania conclude new fisheries agreement
Negotiations between the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania towards renewing the bilateral agreement on sustainable fisheries have been concluded. This replaces the 2008 agreement, strengthening the political…
A trawler engaged in an illegal saiko transshipment. Image: EJF
Ghana gets second EU yellow card
Ghana was first issued with a yellow card by the EU in 2013, which was lifted in 2015 as a result of new legislation and a clear fisheries management plan.…
Proposals have been made for 2021 fishing opportunities for the Mediterranean and Black Sea
EU Commission proposes Mediterranean and Black Sea fishing opportunities
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for fishing opportunities for 2021 in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas, claimed to be delivering on the political commitments made in the…
EU Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius has pledged greater transparency in the annual TACs and quotas process. Image: EU Commission
Commissioner promises greater transparency in setting TACs and quotas
Speaking during a meeting with a group of NGOs, European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius stated that the Commission would increase transparency in the negotiating process…
Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius. Image: EU Commission
EU tops up fisheries fund by €500 million to help recovery
An additional €500 million added to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is part of the EU recovery package and follows earlier EU support measures to alleviate the immediate…
Dutch MEPs plan to re-open the debate on pulse fishing
Commissioner questioned on pulse gear evidence
According to Dutch MEP Peter van Dalen, scientific reports published by ICES make it clear that pulse trawling has a significantly lower impact on the environment than conventional beam trawling.…