Today (Febr. 21, 2023), the Commission is presenting a package of measures to improve the sustainability and resilience of the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture sector. It includes four elements: A Communication on the Energy Transition of the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector; an Action Plan to protect and restore marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries; a Communication on the common fisheries policy today and tomorrow and a Report on the Common Market Organisation for fishery and aquaculture products.
The main objectives of the measures are to promote the use of cleaner energy sources and reduce dependency on fossil fuels as well as reduce the sector’s impact on marine ecosystems. The proposed actions will be carried out gradually to help the sector adapt. A ‘Pact for Fisheries and Oceans’ will also support the full implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in coordination with Member States and fisheries stakeholders, including fishers, producer organisations, regional advisory councils, civil society and scientists. The proposals also have at its heart making the sector an attractive job place for the younger generations.
You can find more information in the:
- Press release
- Q&A on the Communication on the functioning of the common fisheries policy
- Q&A on the Action Plan to protect and restore marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries
- Q&A on the energy transition in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector
- Q&A on the Report on the results of Common Market Organisation for fishery and aquaculture products
- Factsheet