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The European Commission today published its evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation, covering the decade from 2014 to 2024.

The European Commission has adopted a temporary State aid framework to enable Member States to support the EU economy in the context of the Middle East crisis. The Middle East crisis Temporary State aid Framework (METSAF) is a targeted and temporary framework to address the effects of the crisis

Today, the European Commission published a study assessing the state of the EU fishing fleet, including its evolution, the challenges it currently faces and its future sustainability.

Today, the Commission launched a public consultation to help shape the European Ocean Act, a key legislative proposal under the European Ocean Pact, set for adoption in 2026. 

For many Europeans, fish is a staple at home, a special restaurant meal for celebrations, or the centrepiece of a Sunday lunch. Yet behind all this lies a complex system that has come under intense pressure in recent years.

The European Union and Iceland held today a High-Level Dialogue on ocean cooperation in Reykjavik, reinforcing their shared commitment to sustainable fisheries, Arctic governance, and the blue economy.

Founded in the Netherlands, Zeefier is an innovative company developing textile dyes made from seaweed. By replacing petrol‑based chemistry with a renewable ocean resource, Zeefier offers an alternative that enables textiles to remain biodegradable.

On 2–3 November 2026, BlueInvest Africa returns for its fourth edition in Cape Town, bringing together 25 high-potential African startups and SMEs selected to pitch directly to international investors and partners.

Today, the European Commission has activated the crisis mechanism of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), allowing Member States to provide financial compensation to fishers, aquaculture producers, processors and retailers whose livelihoods have been disrupted