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Commission proposal for 2024 fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 28 August 2023, 20:59 CET

The European Commission adopted on 28 August its proposal for the 2024 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea in response to a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation.

'Stop finning - Stop the trade' European citizens' initiative - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 06 July 2023, 18:44 CET

Responding to the European citizens' initiative 'Stop finning - Stop the trade' asking for action to end international trade of loose shark fins, the EU Commission said on 5 July that it will explore ways to address trade in shark fins.

EU proposals for the International Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 11 April 2023, 22:36 CET

The European Union on 11 April made public four ambitious proposals for the next Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) session taking place from 8 to 12 May 2023. The objective is to improve the conservation of tuna and the management of fisheries.

Common Fisheries Policy today and tomorrow - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 21 February 2023, 23:06 CET

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. It includes a Communication on the common fisheries policy today and tomorrow.

Energy transition in EU fisheries and aquaculture sectors - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 21 February 2023, 22:55 CET

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. One of the key actions is an Energy Transition Partnership for EU Fisheries and Aquaculture.

Action Plan to protect and restore marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries - guide by EUbusiness — last modified 21 February 2023, 16:29 CET

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.

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in general and in Cameroon by EUbusiness — last modified 10 January 2023, 19:52 CET

The European Commission on 5 January identified Cameroon as a non-cooperating country in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, giving it a so-called ‘red card'. From now on EU Member States shall refuse the importation of fishery products from Cameroon even when accompanied by catch certificates validated by the national authorities.

EU Commission fishing opportunities for 2023 in Baltic Sea by EUbusiness — last modified 23 August 2022, 13:51 CET

The European Commission adopted on 23 August its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2023 for the Baltic Sea. Based on this proposal, EU countries will determine the maximum quantities of the most important commercial fish species that can be caught in the sea basin.

Crisis mechanism to financially support the fishery and aquaculture sectors by EUbusiness — last modified 28 March 2022, 23:47 CET

The European Commission decided on 24 March to activate new crisis measures to support the fishery and aquaculture sectors in the context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Commission proposal for fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2022 by EUbusiness — last modified 26 August 2021, 23:07 CET

The European Commission adopted on 26 August its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2022 for the Baltic Sea.

Guidance on the application of Single-Use Plastic rules by EUbusiness — last modified 31 May 2021, 22:37 CET

The European Commission provided guidance on 31 May on the EU rules on single-use plastics and adopts an Implementing Decision on the monitoring and reporting of fishing gear placed on the market and waste fishing gear collected.

EC evaluation of EU Common Fisheries Policy and Fishing Opportunities for 2021 by EUbusiness — last modified 17 June 2020, 23:58 CET

The Commission has published its yearly Communication on the progress of management of fish stocks in the EU, which is based on data from 2018.

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and issues for Ecuador by EUbusiness — last modified 31 October 2019, 21:24 CET

The European Commission continues action to fight illegal fishing worldwide by notifying the Republic of Ecuador that it needs to step up its actions (yellow card) in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Eastern Baltic cod emergency measures by EUbusiness — last modified 23 July 2019, 15:39 CET

The Commission announced on 23 July emergency measures to save the ailing eastern Baltic cod stock from impending collapse. Emergency measures will ban, with immediate effect, commercial fishing for cod in most of the Baltic Sea until 31 December 2019.

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in general and in Taiwan by EUbusiness — last modified 27 June 2019, 14:41 CET

The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, decided on 27 June to lift the yellow card acknowledging the progress made by Taiwan and the major upgrade of its fisheries legal and administrative systems to fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU).

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in general and in Thailand by EUbusiness — last modified 08 January 2019, 23:16 CET

The European Commission on 8 January delisted Thailand from the group of "warned countries" as recognition of its progress in tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.

Commission proposal for Atlantic and North Sea fishing opportunities (TACs) in 2019 by EUbusiness — last modified 07 November 2018, 23:47 CET

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 Sea, the Commission presented its proposal for a continued progress towards sustainable fish stocks and viable opportunities for the industry.

Transparency and monitoring of EU fleets fishing internationally by EUbusiness — last modified 10 December 2015, 18:06 CET

The European Commission proposed on 10 December a new system to grant and manage fishing authorisations, allowing authorities to better monitor both EU vessels fishing outside Union waters and international vessels fishing in our own waters. The new Regulation will apply to all EU vessels fishing outside EU waters, wherever they operate and irrespective of the legal framework under which the fishing takes place. These vessels will not be able to fish in third country waters or in the high sea unless they have been previously authorised by their flag Member State, i.e. the state under whose laws the vessel is registered or licensed. To obtain authorisation, they will have to show that they comply with a set of criteria that the EU considers essential – for instance that they have an International Maritime Organisation (IMO) number and a valid fishing license, and have not been found guilty of infringements. The flag Member State, under the supervision of the European Commission, will have to check the vessel's information thoroughly before granting authorisation and will enter this information into an official register.

EU fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing by EUbusiness — last modified 01 October 2015, 13:53 CET

The European Commission warned Comoros and Taiwan with yellow cards on 1 October as they risk being identified uncooperative in the fight against illegal fishing. Ghana and Papua New Guinea significantly reformed their fisheries governance system.

Bluefin tuna fishing season 2015 by EUbusiness — last modified 26 May 2015, 12:56 CET

The main Bluefin Tuna fishing season runs from 26 May to 24 June; this is when large vessels, purse seiners, are allowed to fish for Bluefin tuna in the Mediterranean and the Eastern Atlantic. This year, for the first time since the establishment of the Bluefin tuna recovery plan in 2006, there is a marked increase in the quota that the European Union is allowed to fish (over 9,372 tonnes). This is due to the progressive recovery of the stock, as demonstrated by scientific evidence, which led to an increase of 20% of the overall quota for Bluefin tuna.