Press releases
Fisheries
Statement by Commissioner Damanaki on the ICCAT Annual Meeting and bluefin tuna
27/10/2010
It has been for several years now that the state of the bluefin tuna stock remains a cause for major concern. Despite the efforts made so far, in particular by the EU, and the progress achieved, there are still open questions regarding how we can ensure the long sustainability of the species. This, in turn, is the only way by which our fishermen can keep on with their activity.
Statement on the outcome of the Fisheries Council (25-26 October 2010)
27/10/2010
The Commission is satisfied that – as a result of the good cooperation with the Belgian Presidency and the member states – agreement has been reached on several important Baltic Sea fish stocks.
Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy: registration now open for last stakeholder conference before Commission starts drawing up proposals
21/10/2010
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will host a one-day conference entitled "Another Future for Fisheries", which will officially close the consultation on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, before the Commission starts drawing up concrete proposals for the new policy...
No increase in deep-sea fishing opportunities 2011-2012
06/10/2010
The European Commission proposes not to grant increases in fishing opportunities for deep-sea fish in EU waters and in international waters of the North-East Atlantic for 2011-2012 until positive trends in the abundance of deep-sea stocks have been properly identified. The Commission's proposal is based on scientific advice. However, some important Total Allowable Catches (TACs) will be kept stable. The Commission also remains committed to phasing out fishing for deep-sea sharks and orange roughy until there is clear evidence regarding the level of unavoidable by-catch of these valuable species.
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Commission presents roadmap towards more efficient and cost-effective maritime surveillance
21/10/2010
The European Commission today set out concrete steps to enhance the effectiveness and cost efficiency of surveilling European Seas. In a roadmap, the Commission spells out how to bring together relevant Member States' ...
EurOCEAN 2010: European Research ready for maritime challenge
12/10/2010
Research is essential to the sustainable use of European marine waters. Over 300 researchers and policy makers are meeting at the conference 'EurOCEAN 2010: Grand challenges for marine research in the next decade' ...
Commissioner Maria Damanaki
Commissioner Damanaki to discuss EU-Russia cooperation in Moskow
27/10/2010
Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will start a two-day visit to Russia on 28 October.
Commissioner Damanaki in Turkey to discuss maritime and fisheries issues
06/10/2010
Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from the 6th to the 9th of October, to discuss both fisheries and maritime affairs and pursue closer EU-Turkey cooperation in the shared goals of a sustainable marine environment and a sustainable an prosperous fishing environment.
Maritime affairs and fisheries
Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of October 2010
25/10/2010
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 26 October (starting at 10 a.m.). It will be chaired by Mrs Sabine Laruelle, Belgian minister for SMEs, the Self-Employed, Agriculture and Science ...
