IOTC’s double standards hit European tuna operators hard
The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) 28th session ended last week on a sour note for the European fleet, and Europêche states that the with the focus on FAD measures, IOTC…
Eat Fish! – European Strategic Seafood Alliance launched at Seafood Expo
A group of organisations representing Europe’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors have launched a strategic alliance aimed at advancing shared goals and promoting critical industry priorities on a broader stage. AIPCE…
European fishing seeks fuel tax scheme exemption
In response to the EU Commission’s stance in the reduction of greenhouse gases, Europêche as the umbrella organisation for national fisheries bodies in Europe, has written on behalf of the…
Pivotal Green to Blue conference
The Green to Blue: Upskilling for Sustainable Futures in Fisheries & Aquaculture Conference has turned out to be a pivotal event in advocating for sustainable practices within the fisheries and…
Industry welcomes EU deal to ban forced labour products
The European Union has reached a provisional deal on a regulation prohibiting products made in violation of human and workers' rights on the EU market – including seafood. Around 27.6…
India blocks WTO fish subsidies agreement – again
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has failed to achieve consensus on addressing subsidies that contribute to overfishing and overcapacity – following four days of intense negotiation, which were extended for…
Sharing the frustration of unworkable policies
As the EU navigates towards the final stages of the 2019-2024 legislative period, Europêche has addressed and exchanged views with Member States on the future structure of the European Commission…
Industry slams France’s Bay of Biscay closure
The decision by French authorities to extend the closure to its own fleet of Bay of Biscay waters to include those under the flags of other EU member states will…
Court ruling on fisheries management welcomed
The decision by the The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) acknowledging that fisheries management should not only prioritise environmental concerns but should also take the well-being of…
Europêche slams EU zero-duty seafood import policy
European fishing industry body Europêche has strongly criticised the adoption by the European Council of a regulation for preferential market access (Autonomous Tariff Quotas), which it states are extended to…