EU Fisheries Policy

Latest news on the European Union's fisheries policy.

EU sets fishing quotas for 2024 in EU and non-EU waters — 12 December 2023, 22:44 CET

Following three days of negotiations, the EU's fisheries ministers agreed Tuesday on fishing opportunities in the Atlantic, the North Sea, and in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas for 2024.

EU agrees 2024 fish quotas with Norway and UK — 11 December 2023, 22:26 CET

The European Union reached agreements late Friday with Norway and the United Kingdom on fishing quotas for 2024 for more than 85 total allowable catches (TACs) in the Northeast Atlantic.

Green light for revised EU fishing control rules to combat overfishing — 13 November 2023, 21:57 CET

The EU Council gave its final green light Monday to a revised fisheries control system, with a view to modernising the way fishing is controlled, and ensuring the prevention of overfishing in EU waters.

EU fisheries ministers reach deal on Baltic Sea catch limits for 2024 — 24 October 2023, 23:51 CET

European fisheries ministers reached a political agreement Tuesday on Baltic Sea catch limits for the year 2024 for the most commercially significant fish stocks.

Brussels sets out 2024 fishing quotas for Mediterranean, Black Sea — 10 October 2023, 22:05 CET

The European Commission set out its proposal for 2024 fishing opportunities for the Mediterranean and the Black Sea Tuesday, promoting the sustainable management of fish stocks.

EU proposes 2024 fish quotas to address 'dire' situation in Baltic Sea — 28 August 2023, 21:22 CET

The EU Commission adopted its proposal for 2024 fishing quotas for the Baltic Sea Monday, responding to scientific assessment which indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation.

Commission proposal for 2024 fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea - guide — 28 August 2023, 20:59 CET

The European Commission adopted on 28 August its proposal for the 2024 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea in response to a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation.

'Stop finning - Stop the trade' European citizens' initiative - guide — 06 July 2023, 18:44 CET

Responding to the European citizens' initiative 'Stop finning - Stop the trade' asking for action to end international trade of loose shark fins, the EU Commission said on 5 July that it will explore ways to address trade in shark fins.

Progress on sustainable fishing, more needed: EU — 14 June 2023, 18:59 CET

The sustainability of EU fisheries has improved with fewer stocks being overfished, however more efforts are needed to ensure the resilience of fishing activities and improvement of fish stocks.

EU accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies — 08 June 2023, 22:53 CET

The EU formally accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Thursday, bringing the Agreement closer to entry into force and to delivering on UN sustainable development goals.

EU strikes draft deal on new rules to combat overfishing — 01 June 2023, 13:48 CET

The EU institutions reached provisional agreement Wednesday on updated rules to help prevent overfishing and modernising the way fishing activities in EU waters are controlled.

EU approves WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies — 25 May 2023, 23:01 CET

The EU approved Thursday the conclusion of a World Trade Organization protocol establishing a fisheries subsidies agreement, the first WTO agreement that focuses on environmental sustainability.

EU proposals for the International Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) - guide — 11 April 2023, 22:36 CET

The European Union on 11 April made public four ambitious proposals for the next Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) session taking place from 8 to 12 May 2023. The objective is to improve the conservation of tuna and the management of fisheries.

UN reaches historic ocean treaty — 06 March 2023, 22:23 CET

Global negotiations concluded at the United Nations Saturday on a landmark treaty to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.

EU targets bottom trawling in new sustainable ocean plan — 21 February 2023, 23:17 CET

The European Commission presented a package of measures Tuesday to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries sector including reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

Common Fisheries Policy today and tomorrow - guide — 21 February 2023, 23:06 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector. It includes a Communication on the common fisheries policy today and tomorrow.

Energy transition in EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors - guide — 21 February 2023, 22:55 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector. One of the key actions is an Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Action Plan to protect and restore marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries - guide — 21 February 2023, 16:29 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU's fisheries and aquaculture sector.

EU pledges EUR 1m for landmark WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies — 20 January 2023, 23:15 CET

The European Union pledged EUR 1 million Friday for the Fisheries Funding Mechanism, which forms part of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies reached last year.

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in general and in Cameroon — 10 January 2023, 19:52 CET

The European Commission on 5 January identified Cameroon as a non-cooperating country in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, giving it a so-called ‘red card'. From now on EU Member States shall refuse the importation of fishery products from Cameroon even when accompanied by catch certificates validated by the national authorities.

Ministers approve 2023 fishing quotas in EU and non-EU waters — 14 December 2022, 23:50 CET

Following two days of talks, EU ministers agreed Tuesday on fishing quotas in the Atlantic, North Sea, Mediterranean and Black Sea for 2023, as well as for certain deep-sea stocks for 2023 and 2024.

EU member states need to step up fight against illegal fishing: auditors — 27 September 2022, 22:31 CET

Measures to keep illegal fishing in check are not as effective as they should be, the EU's auditors said Monday, with illegally fished products stubbornly ending up on customers' plates.

Brussels focuses on recovery for 2023 Baltic Sea fishing quotas — 23 August 2022, 13:58 CET

The European Commission adopted Tuesday its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2023 for the Baltic Sea, focusing on efforts to rebuild fish stocks which remain under severe pressure.

EU Commission fishing opportunities for 2023 in Baltic Sea — 23 August 2022, 13:51 CET

The European Commission adopted on 23 August its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2023 for the Baltic Sea. Based on this proposal, EU countries will determine the maximum quantities of the most important commercial fish species that can be caught in the sea basin.

Brussels proposes new measures to support fisheries sector — 14 April 2022, 23:52 CET

The European Commission proposed Thursday a package of additional crisis measures to support the EU fishery and aquaculture sectors in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.