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 10 June 2014 The European Commission continues its action to fight illegal fishing worldwide by warning the Philippines and Papua New Guinea that they risk being identified…
— last modified 06 March 2014 The European Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have adopted today a Joint Communication to…
— last modified 14 October 2014 In its fight against illegal fishing activities worldwide, the European Commission proposed on 14 October to ban imports of fisheries products from Sri Lanka…
— last modified 06 February 2013 The overall objective of the European Commission proposals for a modern and simpler Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to make fishing sustainable – environmentally,…
— last modified 11 October 2012 There are seven Regional Advisory Councils under the CFP. Five are based on geographically and biologically coherent zones. The two others are based on…
— last modified 02 December 2011 The European Commission has proposed a new fund for the EU’s maritime and fisheries policies for the period 2014-2020: the European Maritime and Fisheries…
