European fisheries deserve dedicated Commissioner
The state of and importance of fisheries in the European Union are such that the sector needs a dedicated Commissioner of its own, according to European fishing industry body Europêche.…
EU fishing industry body Europêche participated in the EU-China Blue Partnership for the Oceans. Images: Europêche
Clear will to work together at EU-China forum
A clear desire to work with the European Union to tackle climate change and IUU fishing was expressed by China at the second Ocean Forum under the EU-China Blue Partnership…
Milestone conference focuses on sustainable fisheries training
The From Waves to Wisdom: Empowering Fishers through Sustainable Fisheries Training Conference, held on 21st September has been a resounding success in fostering dialogue and promoting sustainable practices within the…
Era of unilateral quotas must end, say European fishing organisations
Representatives of fishing industry organisations within the EU are calling out the actions of some coastal states in setting unilateral quotas – and subsequently landing high-value mackerel for fishmeal production…
EU tuna operators partner in Seychelles FAD Watch Project
The Seychelles Fishing Authority (SFA), Sustainable Indian Ocean Tuna Initiative (SIOTI), and the Spanish Association of Tuna Freezers (AGAC) have joined forces to launch the innovative FAD Watch Project. This…
Fresh fish and seafood arrangement on black stone background
Tariff derogations only for products that meet sustainability criteria, says European industry
With the European Commission about propose a regulation setting autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for certain fishery products for the years 2024 and 2025, and industry body Europêche points out that…
Europêche welcomes Commission’s stance on finning
The European fishing sector has welcomed the stance taken by the European Commission with a campaign intended to end the international trade in shark parts with its Stop Finning —…
Fisheries control must be proportionate, harmonised and workable
With the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries due to vote this week on the political agreement reached three weeks ago with the Council of the EU, industry organisations have made…
Europêche highlighted the progress made in investing in selective fishing gears and reducing seabed contact, resulting in lower fuel consumption and emissions
Leading efforts to decarbonise fisheries
As a key stakeholder in high-level conferences organised by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the European Commission, Europêche took the opportunity to present its vision to…
United call to reject Commission’s Nature Restoration Law
Branded unrealistic legislation that endangers farmers and fishers’ livelihoods and food production in the European Union, organisations representing farmers and fishermen are calling for the controversial Nature Restoration Law to…