Latest news on the European Union’s fisheries policy.
The European Commission has published its long-awaited evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), finding that it is fit for purpose while full implementation is lacking. WWF welcomes the assessment and calls on Member States to match the ambition of the law with enforcement on the water.
The EU Commission adopted Monday its proposal for 2025 fishing opportunities for the Mediterranean and the Black Seas, with measures it says promotes sustainable management of fish stocks. Remaining fishing…
The EU Commission proposed fishing quotas for nine out of the ten stocks managed by the EU in the Baltic Sea Monday, responding to dire assessments of several fisheries.
— last modified 28 August 2023 The European Commission adopted on 28 August its proposal for the 2024 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea in response to a scientific assessment…
— last modified 06 July 2023 Responding to the European citizens’ initiative ‘Stop finning – Stop the trade’ asking for action to end international trade of loose shark fins, the…
— last modified 11 April 2023 The European Union on 11 April made public four ambitious proposals for the next Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) session taking place from 8…
— last modified 21 February 2023 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.…
