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A new system introducing a digital catch certificate for all fishery products entering the European Union came into force on 10 January 2026. This will support global efforts to tackle illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, help protect marine biodiversity
How are fishing stocks holding up? What is the state of the EU fishing fleet? How does the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector compare to the rest of the world? The answers to these and many more questions can be found in the latest edition of the Facts and Figures on the Common Fisheries Policy,
Today, the European Commission published guidelines seeking to help EU countries in supporting small-scale fishers and enhancing transparency and good governance in the allocation of fishing opportunities by EU countries.
The Commission has adopted detailed rules on fisheries control and enforcement, with the aim to harmonise procedures, simplify and reduce administrative burden for EU countries and operators.
The European Union has introduced new rules to protect the Dogger Bank, an emblematic Natura 2000 site in the waters of Germany and the Netherlands. Starting 18 November 2025, fishing with mobile bottom contacting gears will be prohibited in specific areas within the site.
Where does Europe’s blue economy stand today, and how are we identifying its main challenges and trends?
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.
What is the aim of this budget proposal and what does it mean for fisheries, aquaculture and ocean-related activities? The Commission’s Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028 – 2034 proposal is a fundamental redesign of the EU budget to make it more integrated, flexible and performance-oriented
Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Kostas Kadis, starts today a 2-day visit to Vigo, Spain, to discuss the reform and simplification of the common fisheries policy, the external dimension of the EU maritime sector, and its role in free trade agreements.
Today, the European Commission published an independent study assessing the performance of the landing obligation. Five years after its full implementation, the study concludes that the landing obligation has not reached its full potential.