Europêche appoints policy adviser
Europêche has appointed Margot Angibaud as senior policy advisor with a broad brief in strengthening its commitment to sustainable bottom fishing, while amplifying the industry’s voice at EU level and…
Putting fishers at the heart of the European fisheries agenda
Fishermen took centre stage as Commissioner Costas Kadis met with the European Social Partners — ETF, Europêche, and Cogeca— to shape the future of Europe’s fisheries, in a discussion focused…
ILO Guidelines promote fair labour market for migrant fishers
The International Labour Organisation has adopted Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers, providing a comprehensive framework to assist governments and social partners in promoting ethical recruitment and…
Europêche welcomes agreement on 2026 Baltic catch limits
The agreement reached by EU fisheries ministers on key Baltic stocks has been welcomed by European industry body Europêche. This is recognised as a major improvement compared to the initial…
Critical need for agreement on mackerel
The European fishing sector, represented by Europêche, is urging decision-makers to finally agree on a comprehensive sharing arrangement for north-east Atlantic mackerel as thre Coastal States reconvene today for two…
Coming to terms with reality
Tensions over fisheries around the North Atlantic have been simmering for some time, culminating in the shock recommendation by ICES earlier this week to slash the mackerel TAC by 70%…
Action needed – not conference and promises
‘There’s no need for more conferences or promises. What we urgently need is a binding action plan to address the multiple factors that have shocked the marine environment in the…
Positive outcomes at IATTC based on sustainable fisheries management
The 103rd session of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), held last week, has marked significant steps in the sustainable management of tropical tuna stocks. The 72-day fishing closure was…
Seafood belongs at the centre of the table, stakeholders tell EU
In a call for an EU Action Plan on Blue Foods a coalition of leading organisations active in fisheries and aquaculture –EBCD, Europêche, EAPO, FEAP, and AIPCE-CEP – urge EU…
Commission’s budget plan leaves fisheries out in the cold
‘This is not what we were promised,’ said Europêche president Javier Garat, commenting on the European Commission’s proposals for the EU budget covering the period 2028 to 2034 – which…
