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Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries manages two policy areas:
It is led by Lowri Evans (Director-General) under the political responsibility of Commissioner Maria Damanaki.
With a staff of around 400, it is one of the smallest departments in the Commission.
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17/05/2013 -
A European Maritime Day on sustainable maritime tourism and connectivity
Coastal development and sustainable maritime tourism are the focus themes of this year's edition of European Maritime Day.
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15/05/2013 -
Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki regarding Arctic Council decision on EU's observer status
Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and EU Commissioner for maritime affairs and fisheries, Maria Damanaki made today the following statement..
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13/05/2013 -
European Commission unveils maritime strategy for the Atlantic
The European Commission has today adopted an Action Plan to revitalise the marine and maritime economy in the Atlantic Ocean Area.