Industry concern over EU–Indonesia FTA
Representatives of the European seafood sector led by Europêche have reiterated deep concerns to DG TRADE and DG MARE related to the proposed free trade agreement between the European Union…
CFP fails to deliver on socio-economic sustainability
The European Commission’s evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) confirms what the industry has for years been warning about – that the CFP has not delivered on its socio-economic…
Underscoring fisheries priorities as Ocean Board kicks off
The inaugural meeting of the European Ocean Board convened a broad range of stakeholders from across sectors to support the implementation of the EU Ocean Pact. As a full member…
Emergency action needed, industry tells Commissioner
The European fishing sector has left Commissioner Costas Kadis in no doubt that the situation of the fishing fleet is deteriorating rapidly and requires urgent action. Industry body Europêche highlighted…
European fishing sector calls for urgent EU action on fuel
Europêche has called on the European Commission to adopt urgent measures to address the sharp rise in fuel prices that is placing severe pressure on fishing companies across the European…
Cape Town Agreement welcomed, paves the way for safer fishing industry
European social partners have welcomed the formal accession of Argentina to the 2012 Cape Town Agreement (CTA), describing this decisive step triggering the conditions for the global treaty to enter…
Corrective action needed on EU Fisheries Control Regulation
European industry organisations are calling on the European Commission to urgently correct and recalibrate the implementation of the EU Fisheries Control Regulation, including the CATCH IT system. In line with…
Europêche welcomes ADAPI as new member
Europêche has welcomed Portuguese industry association ADAPI as its newest member, broadening its representation of fishing enterprises across the European Union. ADAPI is the only national association of fishing vessel…
Economic and Social Committee calls for a guaranteed 2028–2034 budget for fisheries
Europêche has welcomed the adoption by a large majority of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) call for EU institutions to secure a minimum and mandatory allocation of €6.1…
Action needed to unlock energy transition
Representatives of the European blue economy value chain have highlighted at a meeting with Commissioner Costas Kadis that energy transition will not be achievable without strong public support and clear…
