Commission reports on Western Med initiative
The European Commission has adopted a report on the outcomes of the Western Mediterranean (WestMED) initiative which has been in place for the last five years. The resulting recommendations are…
European ACs adopt joint position on Chinese distant waters fishing
The Long Distance fleet (LDAC) and the Market (MAC) Advisory Councils of the EU have adopted a joint position concerning the activities of China's global distant water fleet (DWF) and…
Spanish federation slams Commissioner’s failure to recognise industry’s sacrifices
Despite positive news that came out of the recent Council of Ministers for fishermen operating from Spain’s Atlantic coast, hard times are still here for Mediterranean fishermen, according to industry…
December Council ends with agreement on 2023 TACs
This year’s December Council of Minsters has come to a close with agreements on TACs for stocks managed by the EU in the Atlantic, Kattegat and Skagerrak for the coming…
KFO brands Fisheries Council ‘festive sideshow’
Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) chief executive Seán O’Donoghue has stated that this year’s Council of Fisheries Ministers, which has already begun in Brussels, looks to be a repeat of what…
Addressing the CFP’s social gaps
Last week’s plenary of the European Social Dialogue Committee for sea fisheries was attended by commissioner for environment, oceans and fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius, during which social partners ETF and Europeche…
European Commission adopts €518 million programme for Italy
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Italy, the EU Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund(EMFAF) Programme for Italy, to implement policy priorities outlined…
Commissioner left in no doubt about industry’s concerns and frustrations
Representing more than 20,000 fishermen and 7000 vessels, the European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA), has met EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius to make clear the consequences…
Faroe Islands, February 2005
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Fish farmers wait for delayed compensation
The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) has concerns over the slow rollout of compensation aid for fish farmers suffering losses because of the war in Ukraine and rising production…
Spanish industry to challenge fishing closures in court
Spanish industry body Cepesca has made it clear that it intends to fight all the way against the closures of 87 demersal fishing zones in Atlantic waters scheduled to come…