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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

The European Union welcomes the long-awaited entry into force of the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, a major milestone after two decades of intense multilateral negotiations.

The countdown to BlueInvest Africa 2025 is on - and momentum is building fast. On 15-16 October, Lomé, Togo, will host the EU’s flagship business event dedicated to accelerating sustainable blue economy and innovation in Africa. 24 selected start-ups are preparing to pitch their solutions

Batak Dam in southern Bulgaria is a tranquil spot surrounded by forested hills, popular for camping, angling and water sports. However, fluctuating water levels have long made access to the dam’s shoreline difficult and sometimes even dangerous.

Crete’s crystal-clear waters and rich marine biodiversity have long attracted visitors, but diving tourism has remained underdeveloped. A pioneering EU-funded project has successfully launched Crete’s first dedicated diving park in Stalis,

Building a sustainable society means changing how we produce and consume, especially when faced with challenges like food security, water pollution, and climate change.

Commissioner Kadis will visit Gdynia and Gdańsk on 4–5 September to address the urgent challenges faced by the Baltic fisheries sector.

With EU support, the GreenMED project is helping coastal communities and the maritime industry prepare for a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Offshore wind farms already power millions of homes — but what if they could also grow seaweed? In Europe, this vision is becoming reality. In this episode of Ocean, we visit the world’s first commercial-scale seaweed farm inside an offshore wind park, Hollandse Kust Zuid, 18 km off the Dutch coast.