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EBFA calls for balanced marine policies that protect both oceans and fishers
EBFA calls for balanced marine policies that protect both oceans and fishers

EBFA calls for balanced marine policies that protect both oceans and fishers

At this week 3rd Meeting on the Implementation of the EU Action Plan to Protect and Restore Marine Ecosystems, the EBFA called for a more realistic and science-driven approach to…
July 2, 2025
EU General Court ruling disregards scientific and technical realities of bottom fisheries
EU General Court ruling disregards scientific and technical realities of bottom fisheries

EU General Court ruling disregards scientific and technical realities of bottom fisheries

The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) expresses its disappointment following today’s ruling by the General Court of the European Union, which dismissed the joint legal challenge by the Kingdom of…
June 11, 2025
EU Ocean Pact: A blueprint for the future of bottom fisheries
EU Ocean Pact: A blueprint for the future of bottom fisheries

EU Ocean Pact: A blueprint for the future of bottom fisheries

The European Commission today unveiled the EU Ocean Pact as a first step toward better alignment of marine policy with science, innovation, environmental responsibility and food security.
June 5, 2025
EBFA welcomes Commissioner Kadis’ sensitive approach on bottom trawling
EBFA welcomes Commissioner Kadis’ sensitive approach on bottom trawling

EBFA welcomes Commissioner Kadis’ sensitive approach on bottom trawling

The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) welcomes Commissioner Kadis’ balanced approach to bottom trawling within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).
March 4, 2025
Vote on the total closure of 10% of fishing grounds postponed to October 2024
Vote on the total closure of 10% of fishing grounds postponed to October 2024

Vote on the total closure of 10% of fishing grounds postponed to October 2024

Today, the decision on a critical proposal affecting the EU fishing industry has been postponed until the next Member States Coordination Group (MSCG) meeting in October 2024.
May 22, 2024
Crucial vote on the total closure of 10% of all fishing areas
Crucial vote on the total closure of 10% of all fishing areas

Crucial vote on the total closure of 10% of all fishing areas

EBFA alerts on the socio-economic consequences and ask Member States to protect food sovereignty EBFA calls for a postponement of the vote until a new European Parliament is elected and…
May 21, 2024