The European Union and the Cook Islands have signed a new protocol to the sustainable fisheries partnership agreement for a duration of 7 years (2025-2032).
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The European Commission has released the 2025 edition of the EU Fish Market report, revealing the latest trends in the European fisheries and aquaculture market.
The European Commission released the 2025 annual economic report on the European Union fishing fleet (link to report), projecting operating profits of €567 million for the EU fleet in 2025.
The International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) annual meeting for 2025 concluded with a positive outcome. This year’s discussions revolved around setting up a total allowable catch (TAC) quota for bluefin tuna for the next three years.
Today, the European Commission presented updates to its 2026 fishing opportunities proposal for the Mediterranean and Black Sea. The proposal promotes a balanced approach that recognises fishers’ conservation efforts while ensuring the sustainability of vital fish stocks.
Today Commissioner Costas Kadis is hosting an implementation dialogue dedicated to small-scale and coastal fisheries (SSCF). Small-scale and coastal fisheries are the backbone of Europe’s coastal communities, sustaining local economies, preserving cultural heritage, and upholding sustainable fishing
The European Union is taking strong action to protect our seas and ensure fair fishing practices in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, following important progress made at last week’s annual session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) in Málaga.
The Council of the European Union reached a political agreement on the fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2026, following the Commission proposal made in August this year.
The European Commission has published two technical guidance documents to support EU countries in improving their systems for monitoring and controlling the engine power of fishing vessels.
Once a symbol of overfishing, bluefin tuna is now regarded as one of the Mediterranean’s greatest recovery stories.
