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New rules for a reinforced control system enter into force today, Tuesday 9 January 2024. The revised rules modernise the way fishing activities are controlled...

The Commission has launched "Fishers of the Future", an EU-wide participatory project that will examine the future role of fishers in society up to 2050. The project will delve into the hopes, fears...

Species that rely on freshwater habitat are declining in Europe. This study finds that biodiversity within smaller sites in the European Natura 2000 network is highly impacted by the land...

Baltic Sea: Agreement reached on 2024 fishing opportunities

Today, Commissioner Sinkevičius is hosting the second edition of the "Our Baltic" Conference to address pressing environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. The high-level conference gathers ministers and high-level...

Today, the European Commission presents its first-ever voluntary review on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. Find out...

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...

The United Nations on Wednesday called for more action to protect one of the most widespread and important marine ecosystems on the planet, marking the first ever commemoration of World Seagrass...

Today, 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...