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Clearance received from the European Commission – Settlement details for merger between SalMar and NRS and voluntary tender offer for shares in NTS. The European Commission has today declared SalMar’s […]
European Commission must change the way it protects vulnerable marine areas. Scientists highlighted issues with data integration, proportionality, unequal treatment of fleets and a lack of socio-economic analysis. EBFA called […]
European Commission mustn’t endanger fishers’ livelihood. The EPP Group heavily criticises the European Commission’s plan to close 87 fishing areas to all bottom fishing gears below 400 metres from 9 October […]
The sector calls on Member States to speed-up access to financial aid The European Commission recently published a legislative package for state aid measures and financial compensation under the new […]
EBFA welcomes Commissioner Kadis’ sensitive approach on bottom trawling. Coexistence of protected areas and bottom trawling should be assessed on a case-by-case basis and not based on general assumptions. The European […]
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF): successful applicants. The actions you need to take and project management procedures you need to complete on success of your application. Top tips for […]
Europêche welcomes Commissioner Kadis commitment to supporting the EU fishing sector. Europêche, the leading representative body for the fishing industry in Europe, held a first meeting recently with Commissioner Kadis […]
Hearing of EU Fisheries Commissioner-designate Costas Kadis. The European Parliament Committee on Fisheries questioned Costas Kadis, Cypriot candidate for the Fisheries and Oceans portfolio. In his introductory speech, Mr Kadis spoke […]
Commission must deliver EU Fisheries Energy Transition Roadmap before year end – NGOs, artisanal fishers & scientists say. The European Commission must stick to its commitment to deliver a roadmap for the […]
Europêche welcomes the nomination of Commission-Designate Costas Kadis. Europêche, the leading trade body representing the European fishing industry, warmly welcomes the nomination of Costas Kadis as the new Commissioner-designate for […]
A majority of polled Europeans oppose deep-sea mining. Opinion poll shows a majority of Europeans support a pause on deep-sea mining. Over half of Europeans polled (56%) oppose deep-sea mining […]
EFCA hosts Annual European Coast Guard Event in Tenerife. On 25-27 June 2024, the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) hosted the seventh Annual European Coast Guard Event in Tenerife, Spain. […]
Europêche welcomes von der Leyen’s announcement of a full-time fisheries Commissioner. With the European elections approaching, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced her commitment to appointing a full-time […]
European tuna freezers’ fleet hit hard by IOTC’s double standards. The Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)’s 28th session, held from May 13th to 17th in Bangkok, Thailand, ended on a bitter note for the […]
European Strategic Seafood Alliance Launched at Seafood Expo With a United Call: “Eat Fish” IPCE CEP, EAPO, EUROPECHE, and FEAP, representing the EU fisheries and aquaculture industries, today announced their […]
European Parliament responds to Norway’s decision to open the Arctic to deep-sea mining by calling for a global moratorium on the industry. The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC), Environmental Justice […]
European fishing industry criticises ‘urgent’ closure of Bay of Biscay by French authority and calls for fair treatment and compensation. After a decision by the French court to close fishing […]
Recovery plan for European eel population in the Mediterranean. Coordinated management plan aims to promote the recovery of the European eel population in the Mediterranean The GFCM conducted a comprehensive […]
Management plan to promote recovery of European eel population in the Mediterranean. The future of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla), an iconic fish species, also much appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine, […]
MEPs criticise unrealistic Commission plan on marine ecosystems. Commission action plan lacks balance between the protection of biodiversity and the fishing industry MEPs question the “too simplistic approach” from the […]
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