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Today the EU is putting forward a new strategy for a stable and secure Black Sea region. This Strategy aims to boost connections and growth, by linking Europe with the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and beyond. Amidst Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the strategy will also reinforce the EU

Europe needs to secure its energy future, and offshore renewables are set to play a key role. The EU member states aim to increase offshore power capacity 18-fold by 2050.  But getting there won’t be simple: the sector faces some big challenges. 

Today, the EU ratified the landmark Treaty of the High Seas to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.

Today, the European Commission published its 2025 EU Blue Economy Report. The report presents the economic performance of the EU blue economy sectors and provides estimations of their economic performance. 

Costas Kadis, Commissioner for Oceans and Fisheries, will attend the European Maritime Day in Cork, in Ireland, on May 22 and 23, where he will officially open the event alongside Irish Prime minister Micheál Martin, Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy of Ireland,

Around 550,000 tonnes of fishing gear have accumulated in the European Economic Area, with 12,000 tonnes added annually. The Fishing Without Plastic (PE.S.PLA) project aimed to combat this by developing biodegradable materials for artisanal fishing gear, reducing environmental impact.

Dutch company SeaQurrent uses the steady power of tides for sustainable energy. Their TidalKite System works underwater, moving in figure eights like a flying kite, to capture energy.

During their bilateral summit today, the European Union and the United Kingdom marked the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship with agreements on a number of ambitious accords that will promote prosperity on both sides of the Channel and strengthen cooperation on common priorities.

Today, the European Commission took a significant step forward towards simplifying fishing catch reporting for the unsorted pelagic fisheries sector. By publishing a first list of landing ports, the Commission is allowing fisheries operators in these ports to benefit from a margin of tolerance