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The European Commission has adopted revised guidelines for State aid in the fishery and aquaculture sector (Fisheries Guidelines).
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Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Slovakia, the Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Programme for Slovakia, to implement the EU common fisheries policy (CFP) and EU policy priorities outlined in the European Green Deal
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Today, the European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on an enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy to ensure a peaceful use of the seas and safeguard the maritime domain against new threats.
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Today, the European Commission is unveiling a new investor report, on the occasion of the BlueInvest Day 2023. The report provides investors with an overview of investment activities and opportunities in the EU blue economy. Moreover, it features the key innovative technologies and a sample of
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Today, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries presented the fisheries package adopted on 21 February 2023 to the Advisory Councils.
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Get your waterproof jacket and boots; we are going on an adventure across the European seas!
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Greenland is changing before our eyes, with the rapidly-melting ice meaning tuna and dolphin are populating its waters and new weather patterns are spreading along its coasts. We explore what's happening in Greenland and what it means for you and me.
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Today, global negotiations concluded on the landmark Treaty of the High Seas to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and prevent biodiversity loss.
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Today, at the Our Ocean Conference in Panama, the EU is confirming its strong engagement for international ocean governance by announcing 39 commitments for action for the year 2023. These actions will be funded by €816.5 million.
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Ports are among the main entry points of the ocean. Created in 2021, the Atlantic Smart Ports Blue Acceleration Network (AspBAN) involves more than 40 ports in different regions of the Atlantic. The objective of the project is to transform ports into hubs for the development of new and