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.
— last modified 17 June 2020 The Commission has published its yearly Communication on the progress of management of fish stocks in the EU, which is based on data from…
— last modified 31 October 2019 The European Commission continues action to fight illegal fishing worldwide by notifying the Republic of Ecuador that it needs to step up its actions…
— last modified 23 July 2019 The Commission announced on 23 July emergency measures to save the ailing eastern Baltic cod stock from impending collapse. Emergency measures will ban, with…
— last modified 27 June 2019 The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, decided on 27 June to lift the yellow card acknowledging the progress made by Taiwan and…
— last modified 07 November 2018 Ahead of the December Fisheries Council, where EU Member States are expected to agree on next year’s fishing opportunities in the Atlantic and North…
— last modified 10 December 2015 The European Commission proposed on 10 December a new system to grant and manage fishing authorisations, allowing authorities to better monitor both EU vessels…
