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26/05/2012 - ur_EMODnet biology - Final maintenance report
25/05/2012 - ECOSOC's Opinion on the Atlantic Strategy
23/05/2012 - Ifremer position on Horizon 2020 research programme
22/05/2012 - New call for tenders has been published today
Knowledge base for growth and innovation in ocean economy: assembly and dissemination of marine data for seabed mapping
21/05/2012 - Working conditions in fisheries: key agreement signed by social partners
Today, representatives of the European Union's employers and trade unions in the sea fisheries sector signed an agreement to ensure that fishermen have decent working conditions on board fishing ...
21/05/2012 - Our Future is Blue
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the opening ceremony of the European Maritime Day, Göteborg, Sweden
19/05/2012 - OVERVIEW - ur_EMODnet prototype European Marine Observation and Data Network preparatory actions
17/05/2012 - Fifth ur-EMODnet progress meeting- summary
16/05/2012 - New call for tenders has been published today
Framework contract for support to the implementation of the integrated maritime policy of the EU
16/05/2012 - 20 May: A European Maritime Day to celebrate our seas and oceans
The European Union celebrates European Maritime Day 2012 across events in Member States, on May 20, 2012. The main event will be the European Maritime Day Conference which this year will be held ...
16/05/2012 - SEAGITAL 2012 - The International event on Digital Technologies for Maritime and River-based activities
16/05/2012 - 20 May: A European Maritime Day to celebrate our seas and oceans
The European Union celebrates European Maritime Day 2012 across events in Member States, on May 20, 2012. The main event will be the European Maritime Day Conference which this year will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 21-22 May, 2012, with almost 1,000 participants.
15/05/2012 - Bluefin tuna: Commissioner Damanaki expects full compliance during 2012 fishing season (16 May - 14 June)
The European Commission is ready for the 2012 bluefin tuna fishing campaign. In close collaboration with the Member States concerned, all necessary measures are being taken to ensure that the EU fishing fleet fully respects the rules during the main fishing season.
14/05/2012 - BluemassMed European Demonstration Day
14/05/2012 - Challenges and opportunities of maritime and coastal tourism: public consultation launched today
Tourism is undoubtedly an economic backbone of coastal regions. At present about 2.36 million people are employed in the coastal tourism sector, representing 1.1% total EU employment.
13/05/2012 - Ocean of Tomorrow Information Day
11/05/2012 - EU to press for improved fisheries management in the Mediterranean and Black Seas
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) will meet in Morocco, Marrakesh from 14 to 19 May 2012. The European Commission represents the EU at the meeting.
11/05/2012 - Preparation of Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 14 – 15 May 2012
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting of May 2012 will take place in Brussels on 14-15 May 2012, under the presidency of Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Ms Mette Gjerskov....
10/05/2012 - Common Fisheries Policy: What future for Aquaculture?
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries together with Nicolaus Berlakovich, Austrian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management are hosting a high-level conference on the future of European Aquaculture.
08/05/2012 - Commissioner Damanaki presents Common Fisheries Policy Reform in Lithuania
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will visit Lithuania on May 9 & 10, 2012.
02/05/2012 - Commissioner Damanaki presents Common Fisheries Policy Reform in Estonia
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will be in Tallin, Estonia, on May 3, 2012 to discuss the on-going reform of the Common Fisheries Policy with the Estonian government.
02/05/2012 - First meeting of open data group of research coordination network on ocean observations
27/04/2012 - A stable step towards sustainable fishing in the Indian Ocean
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) 16th Annual Meeting (22-26 April 2012, Australia)
25/04/2012 - Preparation of Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 26-27 April 2012
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on 26 and 27 April. The meeting will be chaired by Mrs Mette Gjerskov, Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries....
24/04/2012 - Maria Damanaki at European Seafood Exposition: Driving the Reform forward
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime affairs and Fisheries, will visit the European Seafood Exposition at the Brussels Exhibition Centre, Heysel, on 25 April. During her visit, the Commissioner will participate in the debate "Netgains. How can EU funds support a sustainable seafood supply" with the Alliance for CFP reform. The debate is open to the press.
24/04/2012 - Fisheries: closure of the Mauritania pelagic fishery
The European Commission has decided to close the pelagic fishery by EU vessels in the waters of Mauritania as of today, as the annual EU quota set at 252,654 tonnes is nearly exhausted.
24/04/2012 - Commissioner Maria Damanaki meets Norwegian Minister for Fisheries, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen
Today, Commissioner Maria Damanaki met with the Norwegian Minister for Fisheries and Coastal Affairs, Lisbeth Berg-Hansen.
23/04/2012 - On seabed mapping
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the International Hydrographic Conference in Monaco
Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, was in Rabat, Morocco, on 20-21 April to launch the the process of negotiations for a new EU-Morocco fisheries agreement protocol.
20/04/2012 - Call for proposals MARE/2012/08 - information meeting
Project on Maritime Spatial Planning in the Atlantic, including Celtic Sea and Bay of Biscay. An information meeting will take place on 11 May 2012.
18/04/2012 - Commissioner Maria Damanaki visits Latvia
Commissioner Maria Damanaki, in charge of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will visit Latvia on 19 April 2012.
02/04/2012 - EMBRC - Brokerage event
02/04/2012 - Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC): no progress on conservation of tropical tunas
Measures for enhanced monitoring are a step in the right direction, but, overall, the 8th plenary session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) falls short in guaranteeing sustainable exploitation of tuna stocks: the European Commission will continue to work for the adoption of stronger conservation at the next WCPFC plenary session.
30/03/2012 - New call for tenders has been published today
Framework Contract for Identifying and Supporting Blue Growth Projects in Emerging Sectors
29/03/2012 - Moving forward on the Black Sea maritime agenda
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Ministerial Seminar on the Black Sea, Bucharest
28/03/2012 - Cooperation in the Black Sea – Commissioner Damanaki in Romania and Bulgaria
Commissioner Maria Damanaki, in charge of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, visits Romania and Bulgaria on 29 and 30 March, respectively, to discuss maritime and fisheries-related issues and cooperation in the Black Sea basin.
26/03/2012 - Integrated maritime surveillance: The 'MARSUNO' pilot project delivered final results
Nine northern Member States together with Norway, and the Russian Federation under Swedish leadership finalised the 'MARSUNO' pilot project initiated by the European Commission.
26/03/2012 - Maritime spatial planning: the right answer to secure and support Blue growth for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Conference on Maritime Spatial Planning
23/03/2012 - Commissioner Damanaki to host conference on Maritime Spatial Planning
On 26 March in Brussels, Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will host an international conference on how maritime spatial planning can contribute to boosting growth.
22/03/2012 - What are your views on the proposed European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)?
On 14 March, the Commission presented a Staff Working Paper on the "Common Strategic Framework" (CSF) which sets the main investment priorities and key actions for programmes for the 2014-2020 period.
20/03/2012 - Atlantic Forum - meeting in Lisbon
19/03/2012 - Research and Ecosystem-Based Management Strategies in Support of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
19/03/2012 - climate change adaptation - lunchtime conference
16/03/2012 - Consultation on Blue Growth: sustainable growth from the oceans, seas and coasts
A consultation on Blue Growth: sustainable growth from the oceans, seas and coasts was launched today. Deadline: 11.05.2012
16/03/2012 - The EFCA adopts its Annual Report for 2011
The EFCA has adopted its annual report for 2011 at the meeting of the Administrative Board held on 15 of March.
16/03/2012 - Preparation of Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 19-20 March 2012
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on 19 and 20 March. It will be chaired by Mrs Mette Gjerskov, Danish Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries....
15/03/2012 - How to take the Common Fisheries Policy reform forward?
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Hearing at the Italian Parliament
14/03/2012 - Commission proposes one programming tool for all structural funds
Following the Cohesion Policy proposals of 6th October, and in order to help Member States with their preparations for the next programming period the Commission has today presented the "Common ...
12/03/2012 - IMP Work Programme adopted
On 12 March 2012, the Commission adopted an Implementing Decision establishing a Work Programme for the Integrated Maritime Policy for 2011-2012.
09/03/2012 - Commission adopts quota deduction guidelines
Today, the European Commission has adopted the detailed rules for deduction of fishing quotas of Member states who have overfished their quotas.
07/03/2012 - Reflections on the new European Fund for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Hearing "the new EMFF in the view of the CFP reform" organised by European People's Party Group at the European Parliament
07/03/2012 - The future of aquaculture
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Hearing "the new EMFF in the view of the CFP reform" organised by European People's Party Group at the European Parliament
06/03/2012 - Preparing for Rio: our key targets for Oceans and Coasts
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Symposium "A Blueprint for Oceans and Coasts" at the European Parliament
05/03/2012 - Registration for European Maritime Day 2012 is now open!
European Maritime Day 2012 will be organised in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden on May 21 and 22, 2012. It is the first time Maritime Day is organised in Scandinavia and in the North Sea area.
02/03/2012 -
Mediterranean Maritime Highways and Maritime Safety and Surveillance tackled at th second technical workshop of IMP-MED project 
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28/02/2012 - Working together towards sustainability
Keynote address by Commissioner Maria Damanaki on Common Fisheries Policy reform to Inter-Parliamentary Committee meeting (European Parliament - National Parliaments)
23/02/2012 - Questions and Answers - Emergency measures to remove haddock from catch composition rules in West of Scotland
What did the catch composition rules intend to achieve?The catch composition rules were put in place in 2009 to reduce fishing mortality by preventing a targeted fishery for cod, haddock, and whiting. The catches of all three stocks had substantially reduced, and they were considered to have collapsed. The rules were to allow for stocks to recover, but only the haddock stock has improved since.
23/02/2012 - Fisheries: Commission acts to reduce discards in the West of Scotland
The European Commission today used emergency powers, under Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 to reduce and avoid excessive discarding of haddock in the West of Scotland.
23/02/2012 - New Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Mauritius
The European Union and Mauritius initialed today a new Fishery Partnership Agreement (FPA) and Protocol.
16/02/2012 - Vision Paper Atlantic Forum
16/02/2012 - Joint Statement of Commissioner Damanaki and Norwegian Minister Berg-Hansen on mackerel
Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, on behalf of the European Union, and Lisbehth Berg-Hansen, Minister of Fisheries, on behalf of Norway, have expressed their disappointment and grave concern following the inconclusive outcome of the meeting on mackerel fishery in the North-East Atlantic, held in Reykjavik from 14 to 16 February 2012 between the EU, Norway, Iceland and the Faroe Islands (the so-called coastal states).
13/02/2012 - Fisheries control – key to achieving our objectives
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at a visit to the European Fisheries Control Agency, Vigo,
13/02/2012 - New Protocol to EU - Guinea Bissau Fisheries Partnership Agreement
The European Union and Guinea Bissau agreed today on a new Protocol to implement the EU/Guinea Bissau Fisheries Partnership Agreement.
07/02/2012 - Fisheries: catch limits agreed for jack mackerel in the South Pacific
The European Commission is generally satisfied with the outcome of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) Third Preparatory Conference, which just ended in Santiago, Chile.
06/02/2012 - New Protocol to Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Greenland
The EU and Greenland reached agreement today on a new Protocol to implement the EU/Greenland Fisheries Partnership Agreement. This Protocol will enter into force on 1 January 2013 and will be valid for a period of 3 years.
27/01/2012 - 7th TAG Meeting Minutes 2011-11-29.30
27/01/2012 - TAG second 6 Months Activity Report
26/01/2012 - Knowledge for a better understanding and use of marine resources: the case of mapping the seafloor"
24/01/2012 - Conference on Maritime Spatial Planning: Draft programme and registration now available
The case for Maritime Spatial Planning: efficient resource management for sustainable growth (26/03/2012, Brussels, Belgium)
24/01/2012 - Choose sustainability
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Fish Summit, London, UK
24/01/2012 -
Our Blue Future – Perspectives on the Role of Research in the Sustainable Development of Ocean Resources [18 KB] All available translations.
Keynote address by Lowri Evans, Director General, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the European Parliament
20/01/2012 - 8th TAG Meeting Madrid 06-07 February Agenda
17/01/2012 - The marine sector in Devon - Pulling together
10/01/2012 - SMARTA project benefiting marine companies
26/12/2011 - ur-EMODnet - downloads of data in 2011
14/12/2011 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of December 2011
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on 15 and 16 December. It will be chaired by Mr Marek Sawicki, Polish Minister for Agriculture & Rural Development....
14/12/2011 - Fisheries: Commission proposes measures against countries which allow unsustainable fishing
The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Regulation which would authorise the Commission to impose a range of measures against third countries that allow unsustainable fishing.
12/12/2011 - Fisheries: Commission welcomes European Court of Auditors report on fishing overcapacity
Today, the European Commission welcomed the report, by the European Court of Auditors, evaluating whether EU measures have contributed to adapting the capacity of EU fishing fleets to available fishing opportunities.
08/12/2011 - Work Programme and Calendar for ACFA 2012
08/12/2011 - European Commission welcomes adoption of the 2011 UN resolution for Sustainable Fisheries
The European Commission welcomes the adoption of the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on sustainable fisheries.
07/12/2011 - The new blue economy
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the seminar "The Future of Marine and Maritime Innovation in Europe" at the European Parliament
Entry into force: 6 December 2011
05/12/2011 - Fisheries: 2012 fishing possibilities agreed between the EU and Norway
A new agreement for the management of shared fish stocks in the North Sea has been concluded between the European Union and Norway after a week of negotiations.
02/12/2011 - A new European Fund for the EU's Maritime and Fisheries Policies
The European Commission has proposed a new fund for the EU's maritime and fisheries policies for the period 2014-2020: the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)....
02/12/2011 - Questions and answers on the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
What is the EMFF? EMFF is the new financial instrument that will help deliver the growth, jobs and sustainability objectives of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and support the implementation of the EU Integrated ...
30/11/2011 - ACFA Bureau 6/12/2011
30/11/2011 - ACFA Plenary 7/12/2011
30/11/2011 - ACFA WG III meeting 18/10/2011
28/11/2011 - A strategy for the Atlantic
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Lisbon Atlantic Conference
25/11/2011 - Maritime policy: new strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area
On Monday 28 November, in Lisbon, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will present a new maritime strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area, just adopted by the European Commission.
25/11/2011 -
Como vai a Política Marítima Europeia Integrada reflectir-se na política financeira do Quadro pós-2013? [24 KB] All available translations.
Speech by José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission
25/11/2011 - Fisheries: Commission proposes reduced fishing opportunities for the Black Sea for 2012
The European Commission has presented its proposal for fishing opportunities for fish stocks in the Black Sea for 2012.
25/11/2011 - Maritime policy: new strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area
On Monday 28 November, in Lisbon, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will present a new maritime strategy for growth and jobs in the Atlantic Ocean area, just ...
23/11/2011 - Discards – the way forward in the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Seminar: Renewal of the EU Fisheries Policy – minimised bycatch and ban on discards
22/11/2011 - Commissioner Damanaki in Sweden to discuss reform of the Common Fisheries Policy
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will be in Stockholm on November 23, 2011 to present the reform of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy and discuss specific aspects of the Commission's proposal with Swedish stakeholders.
21/11/2011 - Satellite data to support bluefin tuna protection
A new habitat model developed by JRC scientists allows the potential presence of bluefin tuna to be tracked through daily updated maps, helping to protect endangered stocks and fight illegal fishing.
21/11/2011 - Fisheries: Commission proposes full ban on shark finning at sea
The European Commission proposed today to forbid, with no exemptions, the practice of 'shark finning' aboard fishing vessels. Shark finning is the practice of cutting off the fins of sharks ...
17/11/2011 - ACFA Bureau 6 September 2011
17/11/2011 - ACFA Plenary, 7 September 2011
17/11/2011 - ACFA Working Group II
17/11/2011 - ACFA Working Group II- 25-5-2011
17/11/2011 - ACFA Working Group III
16/11/2011 - 2012 guide prices for fisheries products: increases for most products
The European Commission tabled today its annual proposal on next year’s guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products, and the EU producer price for tuna processing.
11/11/2011 - EU promotes ambitious plans to protect tunas and swordfish in the Atlantic and Mediterranean
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) is holding its 22nd Regular Meeting in Istanbul from 11 to 19 of November 2011.
11/11/2011 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of November 2011
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 14 November (starting at 10.00 am). It will be chaired by Mr Marek Sawicki, Polish Minister for Agriculture & Rural Development.
10/11/2011 - Commission proposes fishing opportunities, for 2012, for fish stocks under international agreements
The European Commission today presented its proposal for fishing opportunities, for 2012, for fish stocks managed together with third countries such as Norway or through Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) across the world's oceans.
04/11/2011 - Commission welcomes progress to tackle illegal fishing and protect marine ecosystems in the Antarctic
The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) concluded its annual meeting in Hobart, Tasmania. Under the leadership of the EU, represented by the European Commission, CCAMLR adopted important measures to fight illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, to develop Marine Protected Areas and to enhance the management of krill fisheries.
31/10/2011 - Commitment of Comoros islands to fight Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing
A delegation of the European Commission and a delegation of the Union of Comoros met within the framework of the Joint Committee to discuss issues linked to the implementation of the Fisheries partnership agreement between the EU and the Union of Comoros.
19/10/2011 - The CFCA adopts its annual work programme and elects its new Chairman
The CFCA has adopted its sixth work programme for 2012, the first one within the mandate of his new Executive Director and has elected a new Chairman. Moreover, the budget adopted in the meeting for 2012 is of €9,31million, subject to the definitive adoption of the EU Budget for 2012 by the Budgetary Authority in the coming weeks.
19/10/2011 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of October 2011
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet in Luxemburg on 20 (starting at 10.00) and 21 October, under the presidency of Mr Marek Sawicki, Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development....
18/10/2011 - Partial progress on conservation measures for the South East Atlantic
Under the leadership of the EU Delegation, the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) adopted a number of conservation measures at its 8th Annual session held in Windhoek, Namibia, on 10 – 14 October.
17/10/2011 - The EU and Norway: addressing Arctic and maritime challenges
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Seminar High North, Oslo
14/10/2011 - Opening speech at Brainstorming event on maritime affairs and fisheries in the Black Sea
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki, Brussels
14/10/2011 - Commissioner Damanaki in Norway for meetings with national authorities and the fishing industry
Commissioner Maria Damanaki, in charge of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will meet Norvegian ministers and stakeholders during a two day visit to Norway starting Monday 17 October.
13/10/2011 - Commission hosts high-level meeting on maritime affairs and fisheries in the Black Sea
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki is hosting a high-level brainstorming meeting in Brussels on Friday 14 October on increased cooperation on fisheries and maritime affairs in the Black Sea area.
12/10/2011 - The Arctic at a time of change
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Arctic Future Symposium, Brussels
11/10/2011 -
Jobs from the sea [19 KB] All available translations.
Speech by Lowri Evans, Director General, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the EP Seminar "Sustainable professions for blue growth – education, mobility and adaptability"
07/10/2011 - European Union ratifies Convention establishing a Fisheries Organisation in the South Pacific
The European Union has ratified the Convention setting up a new Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (RFMO), which, once it enters into force, will govern the fishing activities in the high seas of the South Pacific.
04/10/2011 - Renewal of fisheries agreement EU/Guinea Bissau
The European Commission has today adopted formal proposals for a new one-year protocol to the fisheries agreement with Guinea Bissau, agreed by the two parties on 16 June 2011.
29/09/2011 -
The Integrated Maritime Policy: one Right Answer to a Difficult Economy [42 KB] All available translations.
Speech by Lowri Evans, Director General, Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the CPMR General Assembly, Aarhus
29/09/2011 - Fisheries: Commission seeks Italy's compliance with Court ruling on illegal use of drift-nets in the Mediterranean
The European Commission calls on Italy to take measures and comply with an October 2009 Court of Justice ruling on Italy's continued illegal use of drift-nets....
29/09/2011 - EU law: Commission acts to ensure that European legislation is fully and properly implemented
In its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission is pursuing legal action against 27 Member States for failing to comply properly with their obligations under EU law.
27/09/2011 - Fisheries: Commission proposes fishing opportunities for 2012 for EU fish stocks in the Atlantic and North Sea
European Commission presented today its first proposal for 2012 fishing opportunities for certain stocks in the Atlantic and the North Sea....
Thanks to the continued commitment of the European Union to follow scientific advice and its close cooperation with partner countries, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted science-based, precautionary measures...
21/09/2011 - Commissioner Maria Damanaki to promote the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy in Ireland
Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, will visit Dublin and Galway from 22 to 23 September 2011 to present and discuss with Irish stakeholders the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), proposed by the Commission in July.
15/09/2011 - Fisheries: Commission proposes fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2012
The European Commission today tabled its proposal on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2012. Based on scientific advice, the Commission proposes to increase TACs (total allowable ...
12/09/2011 - The Channel Programme / Le Chantier Manche
12/09/2011 - The Channel Arc Manche / L'Arc Manche
09/09/2011 - The CFCA coordinates a joint deployment plan for pelagic fisheries in Western Waters of the North East Atlantic
The Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) has just started up a joint deployment plan (JDP) for pelagic fisheries in Western Waters of the North East Atlantic.
07/09/2011 - European Commissioner Maria Damanaki visits the USA
The European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki is currently visiting the USA. She will be in Washington DC until 9 September 2011.
07/09/2011 - Fisheries: European Union and United States agree to strengthen cooperation to combat illegal fishing
A historic statement pledging bilateral cooperation to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, known as IUU fishing, will be signed today in Washington by Maria Damanaki, ...
31/08/2011 - Commission hosts seminar on state of Europe's Fish Stocks
On 8 September, the European Commission will host a one-day seminar on the state of fish stocks in European waters. The seminar aims to have open discussions on the latest scientific research on EU fisheries and how it should be applied in practice for the 2012 fishing season and in the long term.
19/08/2011 - CRESH project / Le projet CRESH (Cephalopods Recruitment from English Channel Spawning Habitats)
19/08/2011 - CHARM project / Le projet CHARM (Channel Integrated Approach for Marine Resource Management)
19/08/2011 - CRESH project / Le projet CRESH (Cephalopods Recruitment from English Channel Spawning Habitats)
19/08/2011 - CHARM project / Le projet CHARM (Channel Integrated Approach for Marine Resource Management)
12/08/2011 - The European Commission proposes a new Regulation for the sustainable management of Baltic salmon
The European Commission has tabled its proposal for a new Regulation of the Council and the European Parliament establishing a multiannual plan for the sustainable management of Baltic salmon. ...
20/07/2011 - The European Commission's "Marine Knowledge 2020" initiative is beginning to bear fruit
Until recently engineers and scientists worldwide faced considerable difficulties in trying to access and process the huge quantities of marine data collected at considerable expense by European public institutions over the past decades.
18/07/2011 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of July 2011
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Tuesday 19 July (starting at 10 a.m.). It will be chaired by Mr Marek SAWICKY, Polish Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development....
13/07/2011 - European Commission: a fisheries policy for the future
In its proposals for a major reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), the European Commission has set out a radical approach to fisheries management in Europe....
13/07/2011 - Questions and Answers on the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy
The overall objective of the Commission's proposals for a modern and simpler Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is to make fishing sustainable - environmentally, economically and socially....
11/07/2011 - New Executive Director of Community Fisheries Control Agency appointed
The Administrative Board of the Community Fisheries Control Agency, meeting in Vigo today, has announced the appointment of Mr Pascal Savouret as Executive Director.
08/07/2011 - European Commission proposes higher anchovy catches in Bay of Biscay
The European Commission today proposed fishing opportunities for anchovy fishing in the Bay of Biscay for the season 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012.
Commissioner Damanaki took part today in the public hearing on "Traceability of fish products in the EU market: rules of origin and labelling", in the European Parliament.
28/06/2011 - The EU Fisheries Council meets on 2012 fishing opportunities
Today, the EU Ministers met in the framework of the Fisheries Council, in Luxembourg to discuss the Commission's Communication on the Consultation on Fishing Opportunities for 2012, published on 25 May.
27/06/2011 - Preparation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council, Luxembourg, 28 June 2011
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 28 June, under the presidency of Mr Sandor Fazekas, Hungarian Minister of Rural Development. Maritime Affairs & Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki, ...
23/06/2011 - Fisheries: new reports confirm need for reform of EU fisheries policy
Two recent reports by the European Commission add further weight to calls for significant structural change within the EU fish catching sector and a far reaching reform of the Common Fisheries ...
20/06/2011 - MED RAC Executive Committee, 20 October, MAIB – The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari
20/06/2011 - MED RAC Executive Committee, 20 October, MAIB – The Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari
20/06/2011 - "No fish left on the plate” – Why a radical reform of the Common Fisheries Policy is needed – 22 June
On June 22, the 'Fish for the Future' group in the European Parliament is organising a lunchtime presentation to explain the need for urgent reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. The Conference aims to raise awareness about the urgent need for a radical Common Fisheries Reform, ahead of the Commission's forthcoming proposal.
16/06/2011 - Renewal of fisheries agreement protocol EU/Guinea Bissau
The European Union initialled today a new one-year protocol to the fisheries agreement with Guinea Bissau.
10/06/2011 - Commission closes bluefin fishery by Spanish trawlers
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries decided to close the bluefin tuna fishery to Spanish purse seiners in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic on 9 June 2011 due to the exhaustion of their quotas. Spain was informed of this decision which is to become effective as of 17.00 today (Friday, 10th of June 2011).
08/06/2011 - CCAMLR Scientific Scholarship Scheme
Scholarships available to early career scientist to participate in the scientific work of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources.
07/06/2011 - Accord de Partenariat Pêche UE/Mozambique – Renouvellement du protocole pour 3 ans
Le nouveau protocole sera d'application à partir du 1er janvier 2012, à l'expiration de celui qui est encore en cours de validité, pour une période de 3 ans.
06/06/2011 - European Union and Russia addressing Maritime and Fisheries Challenges
Lecture by Commissioner Damanaki at the Baltic Academy of Fishery Fleet, Kaliningrad, 6 June 2011
06/06/2011 - LDRAC Focus Group Kobe Process
06/06/2011 - LDRAC Focus Group Kobe Process
27/05/2011 - What fish is on your plate? Commission scientists publish report on how new technologies can tackle fishing fraud
Low-cost catfish fillets sold as expensive sole fillets or cod caught in the North Sea but declared as originating ...
26/05/2011 - CETMAR and marine litter
25/05/2011 - Fishing opportunities in EU waters in 2012: getting the balance right to reduce overfishing
Today the European Commission published its report on progress achieved in the Common Fisheries Policy over the last few years and its suggestions for fishing opportunities in EU waters in 2012....
23/05/2011 - Maria Damanaki welcomes Council Conclusions to boost cooperation on Maritime Surveillance
The European Commission welcomes today's adoption of Conclusions by the Council of the European Union on the integration of maritime surveillance. The Council supports the efforts made by the Member States, the European Commission and the EU Agencies to interlink their surveillance data and information systems on all events at sea that are linked to safety and security issues.
23/05/2011 - The Sea at the Heart of the Adriatic
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the Ministerial Conference, Adriatic Ionian Initiative, Committee of the Regions
20/05/2011 - Making headway: progress on the Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Maritime Day: Stakeholders Conference plenary session, Rome, 20 May 2009
20/05/2011 - Reducing plastic marine litter in Mediterranean: a "Fishing for Litter" campaign in France
The pollution of our seas and oceans from marine litter - especially plastic litter - has taken alarming dimensions.
19/05/2011 - An Integrated Approach to the Sea Putting People First
Speech by Commissioner Damanaki at the European Maritime Day, Gdansk
19/05/2011 - BSRAC Executive Committee
19/05/2011 - BSRAC Executive Committee
19/05/2011 - European Commission confirms inspections to verify the enforcement of the driftnet ban in Italy
The Commission has conducted inspections in Italy on 17-21 May 2010, 14-18 June 2010, 4-8 April 2011 and 9-13 May 2011.
18/05/2011 - Bluefin tuna fishing campaign 2011 – Commissioner Damanaki sends a letter to EU Ministers on Libya
Statement by Commissioner Maria Damanaki: Today, I sent a letter to all relevant EU Ministers, pointing out that the Libyan fishing and inspection plans have not been endorsed by the Compliance Committee of ICCAT, the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas, which is responsible for the conservation of tunas and tuna-like species in the Atlantic Ocean and its adjacent seas.
17/05/2011 - A European Maritime Day that Puts People First
Every year on May 20, European Maritime Day is celebrated across the European Union to showcase the importance of the sea and oceans for our everyday life. This year, Gdańsk (Poland) will host the 4th edition of the European Maritime Day Conference on 19-20 May. Around 1,000 participants are expected. Maritime Day has become the main European event where stakeholders from a large range of maritime sectors meet and discuss the opportunities and challenges currently facing maritime regions and sectors across Europe: from tourism and fisheries to maritime transport and climate change. European Commissioners Maria Damanaki, Siim Kallas and Janusz Lewandowski will join Polish and European ministers and personalities at the Conference, on 19 May. On 20 May a number of maritime stakeholder events, workshops and exhibitions will take place.
17/05/2011 - Significant Decisions in General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (9-14 May 2011, Rome)
The 35th session of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), took place between 9 and 14 May 2011 at the FAO headquarters in Rome. It was attended by delegates from 22 Members, as well as observers from non-GFCM Member nations and representatives from intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations.
17/05/2011 - A European Maritime Day that Puts People First
Every year on May 20, European Maritime Day is celebrated across the European Union to showcase the importance of the sea and oceans for our everyday life. This year, Gdańsk (Poland) will host the 4th edition of the European ...
16/05/2011 - Bluefin tuna: Commissioner Damanaki expects full compliance during 2011 fishing season (15 May-15 June)
Commissioner for maritime affairs and fisheries, Maria Damanaki today said that she expects Member States to take all necessary measures to ensure full compliance by their vessels during the main fishing season for bluefin tuna, which started on 15 May.
13/05/2011 - Franco-British Blog "Fishermen and offshore windfarms" | Blog Franco-Britannique "Pêcheurs et éolien en mer"
13/05/2011 - Franco-British Blog "Fishermen and offshore windfarms" | Blog Franco-Britannique "Pêcheurs et éolien en mer"
13/05/2011 - Commissioner Damanaki meets fisheries Ministers from 17 non-EU countries
Today, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki is meeting Ministers from several third countries with which the EU currently has fisheries partnership agreements. This is the first time such a meeting is convened, and was deemed necessary by the Commissioner to discuss the future of such agreements in view of the upcoming reform of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy.
13/05/2011 - Renewed EU fisheries partnership agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe signed today
At the margins of the Ministerial meeting on the Future of fisheries partnership agreements, Commissioner Maria Damanaki, Mr Tamás Bardócz, Hungarian Director General for fisheries on behalf of the EU Presidency, and Mr Agostino Quaresma Dos Santos Fernandes, Minister of Planning and Development for São Tomé and Príncipe, signed the renewal of the partnership agreement.
05/05/2011 - PELRAC - Working Group I and II - 13-09-2011 (tbc)
05/05/2011 - PELRAC - GA and ExCom - 05-10-2011 (tbc)
05/05/2011 - PELRAC - WG I and II - 06-10-2011 (tbc)
04/05/2011 - Commissioner Maria Damanaki at European Seafood Exposition: Europeans want better access to more sustainable fish
Today, Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime affairs and fisheries, will visit the European Seafood Exposition at the Brussels Exhibition Centre, Heysel. During her visit, the Commissioner will participate in a roundtable discussion with WWF/Industry Alliance for CFP reform.
03/05/2011 - Commissioner Damanaki debates with fishing industry the future of discards
Today, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki is meeting representatives of the fishing industry and other stakeholders to discuss what can be done to stop discarding of fish. Discarding is the practice of throwing back unwanted fish to the sea.
20/04/2011 - Risk of importing contaminated fish From outside Japanese EEZ following nuclear accident at Fukushima
18/04/2011 - LDRAC EXCOM 24/05/2011 SAN SEBASTIAN
18/04/2011 - LDRAC GENERAL ASSEMBLY 25/05/2011 SAN SEBASTIAN
13/04/2011 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of April 2011
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Thursday 14 April (starting at 11 a.m.). It will be chaired by Mr Sándor Fazekas, Hungarian Minister for Rural Development....
12/04/2011 - Fisheries: The EU "zero tolerance" campaign against illegal fishing gets tougher
Getting away with fishing illegally will become much more difficult for fishermen, as the EU's new system for fisheries control is now fully operational. With the adoption of detailed rules on how to carry out controls ...
12/04/2011 - Fisheries: Questions and answers on the new EU fisheries control rules
The credibility of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) depends on an effective enforcement and application of the agreed rules. With the adoption of detailed rules to apply the EU Fisheries Control Regulation, the ...
11/04/2011 - Public conference on Discards 03/05/2011
11/04/2011 - NSRAC WG 04-05/05/2011 London
11/04/2011 - NSRAC WG 18/04/2011 Edinburgh
Extracts from the intervention of Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries at the extraordinary meeting of the European Parliament PECH Committee, dedicated to the so-called "structured dialogue" with the Commission, on the political and legislative priorities for 2012: reform of the European Common Fisheries Policy (discussion in College on 13 July 2011), long term management plans and response to the nuclear accident in Japan.
31/03/2011 - Bluefin tuna: Commissioner Damanaki wants Libyan fishery temporarily suspended
Given the current exceptional situation in Libya, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki has expressed serious doubts about the capacity of the Libyan authorities to ensure full compliance with and enforcement of the measures established by ICCAT for the purposes of conserving bluefin tuna.
30/03/2011 - ACFA WG3 17/05/2011
30/03/2011 - ACFA WG2 01/02/2011
30/03/2011 - ACFA WG 2 25/05/2011
24/03/2011 - Commission seeks views on how to reduce pressure on Europe's coastal and marine areas
Coastal and marine areas offer significant opportunities for economic development, leisure and living. They host rich but fragile biodiversity.
24/03/2011 - SWWRAC WG 19/04/2011 Madrid
24/03/2011 - NWWRAC WG and EXCOM 13-14/04/2011 Bilbao
24/03/2011 - NSRAC WG 08/04/2011 London
24/03/2011 - NSRAC WG 07/04/2011 Copenhaguen
24/03/2011 - MEDRAC WG 19-20/04/2011
23/03/2011 - Fisheries: results of Indian Ocean Tuna Commission meeting
The 15th Plenary Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 18 to 22 March. A three-day meeting of the IOTC Compliance Committee had preceded the plenary. The Plenary outcome was rather disappointing for the EU. While...
22/03/2011 - Mediterranean maritime cooperation: joining forces to promote maritime growth
The European Commission, the European Investment Bank and the International Maritime Organization launched today a study under the Facility for Euro-Mediterranean Investment and Partnership (FEMIP) on maritime cooperation in the Mediterranean.
18/03/2011 - Commission welcomes agreement reached on sustainable management of redfish in the Irminger Sea (NE Atlantic)
After more than a decade of ineffective measures to ensure the sustainability of the redfish fisheries in the Irminger Sea (waters between Iceland and Greenland in the NEAFC Convention Area), the Coastal States (Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland) along with the European Union and Norway reached agreement in Reykjavik on 17 March on multi-annual interim conservation and management measures for deep and shallow pelagic redfish in the Irminger Sea. These measures, based on an EU proposal, will be applied with immediate effect.
17/03/2011 - The Arctic: a test bench for international dialogue
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Conference: "Arctic Science, International Law and Climate Protection", Berlin, Germany
16/03/2011 - Community Fisheries Control Agency adopts annual report 2010 and plans ahead for 2012-2016
The Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) based in Vigo, Spain, adopted its annual report for 2010 at the meeting of its Administrative Board held on 15 March.
15/03/2011 - The Future Economics of the Sea
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Meeting of the Employers' Group of the European Economic and Social Committee, Brussels, Belgium
28/02/2011 - Fisheries: EU initials extension of the fisheries protocol with Morocco
The European Commission has initialled a 12-month extension of the protocol under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with Morocco. The level of fishing opportunities for EU vessels and the corresponding financial contribution to Morocco will remain the same as in the 2007 protocol, which expired on February 27, 2011. This one year period will be used to asses the data and information obtained from the Moroccan authorities about the regional impacts of the protocol and to define next steps.
Maria Damanaki, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, received on Monday a visit of the Ministers for Agriculture of the Czech Republic Ivan Fuksa, Hungary Sandor Fazekas, Slovakia Zsolt Simon, Austria Nikolaus Berlakivich as well as the Director for international affairs of Luxembourg Frank Schmidt.
16/02/2011 - Adriatic Ionian Sea: Cooperation will pay off
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Committee of Senior Officials of the Adriatic Ionian Initiative, Ancona, Italy
11/02/2011 - Commission proposal to extend fisheries partnership agreement protocol with Morroco for one year
The Commission adopted on 11 February, a proposal for a draft negotiating mandate, addressed to the Council for a transitional, time-limited renewal of the Fisheries Parrtnership Agreement Protocol.
03/02/2011 - Reforming Europe's fisheries policy: Commissioner Damanaki welcomes contribution by WWF/Industry Alliance
After meeting the WWF – Industry Alliance at Europe House in London today, EU Fisheries Commissioner Damanaki said: "The FAO annual report on fisheries published on Monday shows once again that overfishing must stop and that we need a real reform if we want to make our policies sustainable.
31/01/2011 - Commission welcomes recovery measures for South Pacific jack mackerel fishery
The European Commission welcomes the decision by the 2nd Preparatory Conference for a South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization which concluded Friday last week in Cali, Colombia, to make a substantial reduction in the TAC for jack mackerel.
27/01/2011 - Maritime Policy: your opinion counts
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Plenary session of the Committee of the Regions
04/01/2011 - EU initials new fisheries protocol with Cape Verde
On 22 December, the European Commission on behalf of the European Union initialled a new three-year protocol under the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with Cape Verde setting fishing possibilities for EU vessels in Cape Verde's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), along with other conditions. The new protocol foresees a total EU financial contribution of EUR 435,000, and will come into force when the present protocol expires, on 1 September.
17/12/2010 - Commission: Europe needs to move forward on Maritime Spatial Planning
Today, the European Commission published a Communication entitled '"Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU – Achievements and future development". This report reviews developments concerning Maritime Spatial Planning since the 2008 Roadmap, including the results of the public consultation process.
13/12/2010 - Council agrees 2011 catch limits for Black Sea
At the end of the first day of their meeting in Brussels, the Council of Fisheries Ministers reached political agreement on TACs and quotas for turbot and sprat fisheries in the Black Sea.
13/12/2010 - Commission disappointed with lack of progress on tropical tunas conservation in Western and Central Pacific
The European Commission regrets the inability of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to agree on a new and effective approach to managing tropical tunas at its 7th annual meeting in Honolulu from 6 to 10 December.
10/12/2010 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of December 2010
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 13 (starting at 9.30 a.m.) and Tuesday 14 December. It will be chaired for the Agriculture issues by Mrs Sabine Laruelle,...
02/12/2010 - 2011 guide prices for fisheries products: decrease for most products
The European Commission has tabled its annual proposal on next year’s guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products as well as the EU producer price for tuna for processing. The market for fisheries products appears to be recovering, following the dramatic drops in first-sale prices in 2009.
30/11/2010 - Fisheries: Commission proposes reduced fishing opportunities for the Black Sea for 2011
The European Commission has tabled its proposal on fishing possibilities for fish stocks in the Black Sea for 2011.
28/11/2010 - European Commission: Summary of the results of the 2011 ICCAT annual meeting
On Saturday 27 November the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) closed.
27/11/2010 -
Press statement by EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki, after the ICCAT annual meeting in Paris which closed on Saturday 27 November [12 KB]
"This year's ICCAT meeting has produced results which represent a step in the right direction for sustainable management of bluefin tuna and other species. This is important not just for ICCAT waters and stocks, but for fisheries management globally, and for the EU as a whole.
26/11/2010 - The EU's biodiversity policy – what future for marine ecosystem?
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Conference "International Year of Biodiversity: The Day After and the Greek Reality"
26/11/2010 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of November 2010
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 29 November (starting at 10 a.m.) and (if necessary) Tuesday 30 November. It will be chaired for the Agriculture issues by Mrs Sabine Laruelle, ...
23/11/2010 - ICCAT: EU tables ambitious proposals to protect sharks
At the annual meeting of International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) being held this week in Paris, the EU has tabled proposals for two new recommendations prohibiting fishing for porbeagle and thresher and hammerhead sharks. The EU is also working with the USA and other members of ICCAT on a third proposal which would set precautionary catch limits for shortfin mako sharks. Together, these proposals provide an opportunity to make substantial progress in bringing the management of shark fisheries in the ICCAT convention area into line with scientific advice.
15/11/2010 - Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy: last stakeholders' conference on the reform to take place tomorrow
Three European Commissioners and a wide range of stakeholders will speak at the conference entitled "Another Future for Fisheries" tomorrow, 16 November in Brussels. The event, hosted by European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki, will feature speeches by Commissioner for Research and Innovation Ms Màire Geoghegan-Quinn and by Environment Commissioner Mr Janez Potocnik.
15/11/2010 - Commission to stop shark finning
The European Commission wants to eradicate the practice of shark finning completely from EU waters and fishing vessels from the EU wherever they operate in the world. Finning consists of cutting off and keeping the fins of sharks while throwing the shark body overboard to die.
11/11/2010 - European Commission's proposal on fishing opportunities: the ins and outs
What are TACs and quotas?A TAC – which stands for total allowable catch – is a legal limit on the overall amount of fish of a particular species that can be taken from the sea in a given area and brought ashore over a specified period (usually one year). A quota is a share of the TAC that can be fished by one Member State.
11/11/2010 - Fisheries: Commission proposes science-based, sustainable fishing opportunities for 2011
The European Commission has adopted its fishing opportunities proposal for 2011 setting levels of total allowable catch (TAC) and fishing effort for the Atlantic, the North Sea, and international waters regulated ...
09/11/2010 - Statement on the ICCAT Annual Meeting and bluefin tuna
On 9 November 2010 the European Commission adopted a proposal for the EU position on bluefin tuna at the upcoming meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). At the meeting, ICCAT Parties will be called to agree on a bluefin tuna recovery plan for the period 2011-2013. Commissioner Damanaki has issued the following statement:
08/11/2010 - The Integrated Maritime Policy in 2011
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the meeting of the European Parliament TRAN Committee
27/10/2010 - Statement by Commissioner Damanaki on the ICCAT Annual Meeting and bluefin tuna
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.
27/10/2010 - Commissioner Damanaki to discuss EU-Russia cooperation in Moskow
Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will start a two-day visit to Russia on 28 October.
25/10/2010 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of October 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 ...
21/10/2010 - Commission presents roadmap towards more efficient and cost-effective maritime surveillance
The European Commission today set out concrete steps to enhance the effectiveness and cost efficiency of surveilling European Seas.
21/10/2010 - Let's act for Europe's maritime and coastal economy
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Conference "Portugal e o Mar, a nossa aposta no século XXI, Lisbon
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. It will take an unusual format in that the key note speakers will not be the customary interested parties or politicians, but rather people who, by working in the fisheries sector, have come up with remarkably effective and ground-breaking projects.
21/10/2010 - Commission presents roadmap towards more efficient and cost-effective maritime surveillance
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' ...
20/10/2010 - EU's Fisheries Control Agency adopts work programme 2011-2015
The Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) based in Vigo, Spain, has adopted its multiannual work programme for 2011-2015 as well as the annual work programme and budget for 2011.
18/10/2010 - 2011 Work Programme
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the meeting of the Fisheries Committee (PECH) of the European Parliament, Strasbourg
15/10/2010 - Working together for a bright future for the Arctic
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the Arctic Futures Symposium, Brussels
12/10/2010 - EurOCEAN 2010: European Research ready for maritime challenge
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' in Ostend today and tomorrow to outline the research and policy needs for the next decade. They will present a state-of-the-art overview of the issue and shed light on what Europe still needs for its “blue future”. European Commissioners Maria Damanaki (Maritime Affairs and Fisheries) and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn (Research, Innovation and Science) will participate at the conference and present the EU's approach to marine research as a trigger for smart growth and jobs.
12/10/2010 - Marine research as pillar of the Integrated Maritime Policy of the European Union
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's speech at the EurOCEAN 2010 Conference in Oostende
12/10/2010 - EurOCEAN 2010: European Research ready for maritime challenge
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' ...
08/10/2010 - The EU and Turkey: working together to address common challenges in our seas
Commissioner Maria Damanaki's address to the Istanbul Technical University, Turkey
06/10/2010 - Commissioner Damanaki in Turkey to discuss maritime and fisheries issues
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.
06/10/2010 - No increase in deep-sea fishing opportunities 2011-2012
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 ...
01/10/2010 - Maritime policy and maritime regions: next steps
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the 2010 General Assembly of the CPMR (Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions), Aberdeen, Scotland
30/09/2010 - Renewed support for the Integrated Maritime Policy
Today the European Commission put forward its proposal for continued financial support to the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy, established in 2007, for the period between 2011 and 2013. The proposal is designed to enable the Commission, Member States and maritime stakeholders to keep up the good work in favour of a sustainable use of oceans, seas and coasts. The Integrated Maritime Policy advocates an integrated approach to the management and governance of the oceans, seas and coasts, and fosters interaction between all sea-related policies in the EU. The purpose of the proposed funding, € 50 million, is to continue the work undertaken since 2007 namely to remove policy barriers, allow savings on both the EU and national budgets and unleash synergies by bridging between all policies with an impact on the sea, such as transport, fisheries, customs and marine environment protection.
30/09/2010 - Commissioner Damanaki in Scotland to discuss maritime and fisheries issues
Tomorrow and Saturday, Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Maria Damanaki will be in Scotland for her first visit as European Commissioner.
30/09/2010 - Renewed support for the Integrated Maritime Policy
Today the European Commission put forward its proposal for continued financial support to the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy, established in 2007, for the period between 2011 and 2013....
27/09/2010 - The EU welcomes NAFO's unprecedented precautionary measures for the conservation of international fish stocks
Thanks to the European Union’s determination to follow scientific advice strictly, and also thanks to the close cooperation with partner countries, the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) adopted unprecedented precautionary measures for the conservation and management of fish stocks under its purview at its Annual Meeting held in Halifax, Canada, on 20-24 September 2010.
27/09/2010 - EU to advocate sustainable tuna fishing at meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
The European Commission will represent the EU at the annual meeting of the IATTC which starts today and goes on to 1 October 2010 in Antigua, Guatemala.
24/09/2010 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of September 2010
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 27 September (starting at 10 a.m.). It will be chaired by of Mrs Sabine Laruelle, Belgian minister for SMEs, the Self-Employment, Agriculture and ...
20/09/2010 - Commissioner Maria Damanaki's visit to Athens
The Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Ms Maria Damanaki, met today in Athens WWF representatives Mr. Sergi Tudela, Director of the Programme Fisheries of the Mediterranean, and Mr. Yiorgos Paximadis, responsible for the Maritime Environment of WWF Greece.
16/09/2010 - Adoption of a draft agreement between the EU and Morocco in the agri-food and fisheries sector
The European Commission has today adopted a draft decision on a EU-Morocco bilateral trade agreement for agri-food and fisheries products. It now passes to the Council and the European Parliament for approval....
15/09/2010 - INNOVATION IN FISHERIES AREAS
15/09/2010 - INNOVATION IN FISHERIES AREAS
15/09/2010 - European Commission's proposal on fishing opportunities: why and how?
What are TACs and Quotas? Ideally, fishing activities would take from each stock no more fish than can safely be removed without inhibiting the stock's capacity to spawn and to bring in young fish to the stock. ...
15/09/2010 - Fisheries: Commission proposes fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea for 2011
The European Commission has tabled its proposal on fishing possibilities for fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for 2011. Based on scientific advice, the Commission proposes increased fishing opportunities for Baltic ...
13/09/2010 - Marine Knowledge 2020
Why a marine knowledge initiative? Without marine knowledge we cannot sustainably manage the changing seas and oceans, we cannot understand the impact of these changes on human activity and we cannot take advantage of new opportunities for growth and employment.
13/09/2010 - Marine Knowledge 2020: A better understanding of our seas and oceans to boost competitiveness and growth
European Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki has today unveiled the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 proposal to unlock the potential of Europe's marine knowledge. This three-pronged approach seeks primarily to enhance our understanding of Europe's seas and oceans, make using marine data easier and less costly and foster competitiveness among marine data users.
13/09/2010 - Arctic footsteps in Brussels
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the 9th Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, European Parliament, Brussels, 13 September 2010
13/09/2010 - Seminar on state of Europe's Fish Stocks convenes tomorrow
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will open a one-day seminar on the state of fish stocks in European waters tomorrow.
13/09/2010 - Marine Knowledge 2020: A better understanding of our seas and oceans to boost competitiveness and growth
European Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki has today unveiled the Commission's Marine Knowledge 2020 proposal to unlock the potential of Europe's marine knowledge....
09/09/2010 - The ocean of tomorrow
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the meeting between Commissioners Maire Geoghegan-Quinn and Maria Damanaki and the European Marine and Maritime Science Community, 9 September 2010
08/09/2010 - €45 million for EU research projects focusing on innovative and sustainable maritime activities
The European Commission will tomorrow present to stakeholders and potential participants its €45 million investment in research projects on maritime activities. "The ocean of tomorrow 2011" call for research proposals ...
06/09/2010 - The Integrated Maritime Policy as a catalyst for sustainable economic development for the EU maritime industry
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Global Maritime Environmental Congress (GMEC), Hamburg, 6 September 2010
02/09/2010 - Commissioner Damanaki to host seminar on state of Europe's Fish Stocks
On 14 September, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, will open a one-day seminar on the state of fish stocks in European waters.
02/09/2010 - Moving fisheries and maritime policy forward: Commissioner Damanaki visits Germany
European Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki arrives in Germany today for a series of engagements in Berlin and Hamburg.
09/08/2010 - Commission expresses concern on unilateral mackerel quota declared by Faeroe Islands
The European Commission today expressed its grave concern at the unilateral mackerel quota of 85,000 t set by Faeroe Islands for 2010. It pointed out that this level amounted to three times the level of Faeroese traditional quota entitlement under multilateral management arrangements between the EU, Norway and Faeroe Islands in force from 1999 to 2009.
09/08/2010 - The EC pays € 64 million as part of the annual contribution of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement with Mauritania
On 4 August 2010, the European Commission paid € 64 million as part of the annual financial contribution of the Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) with Mauritania. This contribution includes a first component to pay for the cost of access of EU vessels to Mauritanian waters (€ 55 million) and a second component to support the partner country's fisheries sector (€ 9 million).
29/07/2010 - ACFA - MEETING OF THE WG4, BRUSSELS 16/9/2010
29/07/2010 - ACFA - MEETING OF THE WG4, BRUSSELS 16/9/2010
27/07/2010 - European Union signs high-seas fishery resource convention
The European Union is now a signatory to an important regional fisheries management convention which, once it enters into force, will ensure that fishing from western Australia to South America is subject to agreed international rules.
26/07/2010 - Visit of Commissioner Mrs Maria Damanaki to Athens
The Member of the European Commission responsible for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Mrs. Maria Damanaki, met in Athens today with the Greek Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Mrs Tina Birbili.
22/07/2010 - Poland as a key player in the future of European fisheries and maritime affairs
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Presidium of the Parliamentary Committees on European Affairs, Infrastructure and Agriculture and Rural Development, Warsaw, Poland, 22 July 2010
14/07/2010 - NWWRAC - EXCOM - 9th Sept 2010 - Madrid
14/07/2010 - NWWRAC - EXCOM - 9th Sept 2010 - Madrid
07/07/2010 - Maritime dimension of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the Plenary session of the European Parliament Strasbourg, 7 July 2010
07/07/2010 - Commission proposes higher anchovy catches in Bay of Biscay
The European Commission today proposed a total allowable catch (TAC) of 15 600 tonnes of anchovy in the Bay of Biscay for the fishing season 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011.
06/07/2010 - Commission invites stakeholders to discuss Reform of the Market Policy on Fishery and Aquaculture Products
Tomorrow, the European Commission will be holding a large stakeholder seminar focussed on "The Reform of the Market Policy on Fishery and Aquaculture Products".
05/07/2010 - North Sea and Skagerrak sandeel: Commission authorises increase in catches
Today, the Commission has adopted a Regulation to modify the 2010 fishing possibilities for sandeel in the North Sea and Skagerrak.
02/07/2010 - Commissioner Damanaki welcomes election of new ACFA chairman
European Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Maria Damanaki has welcomed the election of Mr Gerard van Balsfoort as new chairman of the EU's Advisory Committee on Fisheries and Aquaculture (ACFA).
30/06/2010 - New organic aquaculture rules a route to a more sustainable and profitable future for aquaculture
Organic farming is one of the most dynamic food production sectors in the European Union and from today, with the entry into force of new rules for organic aquaculture production, the potential for growth of this sector is set to be unleashed.
28/06/2010 - Preparation of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council of June 2010
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Tuesday 29 June, under the presidency of Mrs Elena Espinosa, Spanish Minister of the ...
23/06/2010 - Mediterranean Regulation : Commission writes to member states re implementation
The European Commission is sending a letter to five member states on the implementation of the Mediterranean Regulation, recalling that all the rules fully apply as from 1 June 2010 while specifying what is further needed from each Member State to make their national management plan operational.
22/06/2010 - The Integrated Maritime Policy: setting our sights ever higher
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the TRAN Committee of the European Parliament Brussels, 22 June 2010
14/06/2010 - EU action plan for seabirds: the Commission calls for stakeholder input to enrich the debate
Seabirds often lead fishermen to productive fishing grounds; in return, they can often take advantage of the fishermen's operations ...
09/06/2010 - Bluefin tuna: Commission closes the purse seine fishery
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries decided to close the bluefin tuna fishery to purse seiners in the Mediterranean and Eastern Atlantic, due to the exhaustion of the quotas allocated to them.
08/06/2010 - Questions and Answers on the Mediterranean Fisheries Regulation
Questions and Answers on the Mediterranean Fisheries Regulation What are the specificities of the Mediterranean basin? In the Mediterranean mainly multi-species and multi-gears fishing activities undertaken by small vessels ...
08/06/2010 - Mediterranean Fisheries: sustainable fishing practices cannot be postponed
Mediterranean Fisheries: sustainable fishing practices cannot be postponed Over 54% of the Mediterranean fish stocks which have been analysed by scientists are found to be overfished....
04/06/2010 - Bilateral talks: New protocol with the Republic of Seychelles
The protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and the Republic of Seychelles has just been renewed for a 3-year period starting in January 2011.
The EU and other fishing nations from around the world met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York last week to assess the progress made in implementing the United Nations Convention on the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks...
01/06/2010 - Review Conference on the UN Fish Stocks Agreement, New York, 24 – 28 May 2010
The EU and other fishing nations from around the world met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York last week to assess the progress made in implementing the United Nations Convention on the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks.
25/05/2010 - FARNET workshop - Italy
25/05/2010 - FARNET workshop - Italy
21/05/2010 - Joint data collection between the fishing sector and the scientific community in the North Sea
A l'issue de la commission mixte qui s'est réunie dans le cadre de l'Accord de partenariat de pêche entre l'Union européenne et l'Union des Comores, la délégation comorienne, conduite par Monsieur Idi Nadhoim, Vice Président de l'Union des Comores en charge du Ministère de la Pêche, et la délégation de l'Union européenne conduite par Monsieur Constantin Alexandrou, Chef d'Unité à l'Unité des accords bilatéraux de la Direction Générale des Affaires Maritimes et de la Pêche de la Commission européenne, ont mené la négociation d'un nouveau protocole, en présence des représentants de la France et de l'Espagne.
20/05/2010 - Survey of existing bio-economic models
20/05/2010 - Analysis of the economic and social importance of Community fishing fleet using bottom gears in the high seas
18/05/2010 - European Maritime Day 2010: a genuine stakeholders' event kicks off in Gijon, Spain
European Maritime Day is celebrated every year on 20 May. This year, Gijon will host the European Maritime Day Stakeholder Conference from 18 – 21 May. The event, which is now in its third edition, brings together stakeholders interested in maritime affairs from around Europe. European Maritime Day was set up as a central event of the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy, launched in 2007. It aims to contribute to a new culture of cross-sectoral and cross-policy dialogue through strengthened stakeholder involvement, networking, and exchange of best practices. At this year's conference, more than 1250 participants will take part in a vast array of conferences, debates and specialised workshops to discuss state-of-the-art maritime tools and policies.
18/05/2010 - European Maritime Day 2010: a genuine stakeholders' event kicks off in Gijon, Spain
European Maritime Day 2010: a genuine stakeholders' event kicks off in Gijon, Spain European Maritime Day is celebrated every year on 20 May. This year, Gijon will host the European Maritime Day Stakeholder Conference from ...
17/05/2010 - Priorities for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at European Parliament Fisheries Committee meeting, Brussels, 17 May 2010
17/05/2010 - Pilot version of European Atlas of the Seas to shed new light on maritime Europe
The European Commission today launched a pilot version of a new European Atlas of the Seas – a dynamic online atlas where users will be able to learn more about Europe's seas, its maritime sectors, the interaction between them and the maritime policy which brings them all together.
17/05/2010 - Commission seeks to get fisheries management on track in 2011
Today the European Commission published its report launching discussions on fishing opportunities in EU waters in 2011....
06/05/2010 - Setting the stage: at the interface of Climate, Biodiversity, and Integrated Governance
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at UNESCO Global Conference on Oceans, Coasts and Islands Paris, 6 May 2010
06/05/2010 - Global and local issues on the agenda as Commissioner Damanaki visits France
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki, arrived in France this morning for a two-day visit, during which she will attend the fifth Global Oceans Conference at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris and hold a series of meetings in Brittany.
04/05/2010 - Conference on the Reform of the CFP, La Coruna, 2-3 May 2010
On May 2 and 3 over 230 people with an interest in fisheries (from Member State administrations, RACs and ACFA, industry, NGO's, members of the European Parliament or representatives of the main EU institutions) gathered in La Coruna, Spain, to take part in a broad stakeholders’ conference discussing some of the main pillars of the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
04/05/2010 - Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy : outcome of stakeholder conference to feed into ministers' debate
On May 2 and 3, over 230 stakeholders took part in a broad conference on the future reform of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy.
23/04/2010 - La Commission européenne valide le plan de soutien exceptionnel aux conchyliculteurs et pisciculteurs
La Commissaire Maria Damanaki a signé une Décision de la Commission de ne pas soulever d'objections à l'encontre de l'Aide d'Etat N 119/2010 - France - Plan de soutien exceptionnel aux conchyliculteurs et pisciculteurs des départements touchés par la tempête Xynthia dans la nuit du 27 au 28 février 2010.
21/04/2010 - AMOR DI MARE: FESTA PER I TRENTACINQUE ANNI DELLA LIBRERIA INTERNAZIONALE IL MARE
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14/04/2010 - Promotion and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products on the menu at Madrid seminars
Today and tomorrow, the European Commission and the Spanish Presidency are holding two seminars in Madrid on the marketing and supply of fishery and aquaculture products on the EU market.
12/04/2010 - Pescatourism and Axis 4: opportunities, questions and challenges.
Pescatourism, or fisheries tourism, is often quoted as one of the main opportunities when considering diversification of economic activities in European fisheries areas. From the discussions and exchanges that took place between the FARNET stakeholders in the previous meetings and in the first FLAG seminar in Gijon, there are high expectations - and enthusiasm - for pescatourism but also a number of challenges and technical questions.
30/03/2010 - Avancées substantielles du partenariat dans le domaine des pêches entre la Mauritanie et l'Union européenne
L'Union européenne s'est déclarée très satisfaite du résultat positif de la réunion de la Commission Mixte entre la République Islamique de Mauritanie et l’Union européenne, tenue à Nouakchott du 21 au 25 mars 2010.
30/03/2010 - Management measures for the sustainable exploitation of fishery resources in the Mediterranean Sea
Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Mrs Maria Damanaki made clear yesterday that there will be no postponement in the implementation of the Mediterranean Regulation no. 1967/2006.
24/03/2010 - Integration in maritime affairs: the way forward
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the meeting of the European Parliament's Intergroup on Seas and Coastal Affairs, Brussels, 24 March 2010
24/03/2010 - ninth meeting of Marine Observation and Data Expert Group
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24/03/2010 - Communicating research to stakeholder. Profet policy seminar
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18/03/2010 - Statement by the European Commission on CITES vote on bluefin tuna
"We are disappointed with the outcome of the CITES meeting as regards the EU proposal for a listing in Appendix I of bluefin tuna. The EU proposal was a strong commitment towards a sustainable future for the bluefin tuna and for fishermen.
16/03/2010 - Maritime policy at the heart of Europe2020
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the inaugural conference of the Blue Chamber Network - maritime expertise among European chambers of commerce and industry, Brussels, 16 March 2010
15/03/2010 - NWWRAC-EXCOM-07/05/2010-BRUSSELS
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13/03/2010 - Additional and alternative activities
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13/03/2010 - "Material" and "Immaterial" investment in fisheries areas
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13/03/2010 - Governance and policy in fisheries areas
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13/03/2010 - Innovative solutions to be developed in fisheries areas
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13/03/2010 - Additional and alternative activities
13/03/2010 - Governance and policy in fisheries areas
12/03/2010 - Political Plenary Sessions of the European Maritime Day Stakeholder Conference
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11/03/2010 - Current initiatives and future prospects on the agenda as Commissioner Damanaki visits Spain
Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, arrives in Spain this evening for a three-day visit to Madrid and Vigo. During her visit, the Commissioner will meet with political leaders, industry representatives, shipowners and other stakeholders to gauge their views on a range of issues. She will also meet staff at the Community Fisheries Control Agency, based in Vigo, and see a number of local projects at work.
08/03/2010 - Fisheries: Unprecedented progress in protection of Indian Ocean fish stocks thanks to EU leadership
Strides forward were made last week by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission for the protection of the fish stocks in the Indian Ocean, such as tropical tunas and shark stocks. The parties agreed among others on an enhanced system for control and compliance, on introducing a time/area closure and on forbidding sharks from the thresher family from being taken or kept on board.
03/03/2010 - Sustainable estuarial regions: developments of the Waterford Estuary
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28/02/2010 - Plenary Session V "Restructuring coastal cities for sustainable growth"
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26/02/2010 - PRESS RELEASE: ETF statement on Bluefin Tuna
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22/02/2010 - European Commission proposes that EU support ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna
The European Commission today proposed that the European Union should press for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna to enter into force within the next year. The Commission is deeply concerned that overfishing of Atlantic bluefin tuna driven largely by international trade is seriously depleting stocks of the species.
17/02/2010 - PROFET POLICY: Fish policy flow: outcome of FP6 research programme
I Summary Feedback from the individual workshops has been brought together here under the broad topics of sustainability, policy and communication - since these considerations evolved as the major issues of importance, both for fisheries and aquaculture, during the timeline of the project, and particularly from an overview of the themes of the presentations and the debate in the PROFET POLICY workshops.
04/02/2010 - "Working Together to Manage the Marine Resources of the North Sea Region and Channel" (5.1)
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04/02/2010 - "The role of local partnerships in developing innovative and sustainable strategies for fisheries areas" (1.9)
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04/02/2010 - CFP REFORM: SMALL SCALE AND COASTAL FISHERIES - 25/2/2010
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04/02/2010 - "The role of local partnerships in developing innovative and sustainable strategies for fisheries areas" (1.9)
01/02/2010 - "Pegaso: Towards a Maritime Sustainable Management in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea" (5.2)
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01/02/2010 - "Climate Change and related issues in coastal and marine areas: from science to policy" (4.5)
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29/01/2010 - European Maritime Day Events at Gijón
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29/01/2010 - ICES and STECF Work Programmes for 2010
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28/01/2010 - AEPM/EMPA plenary meeting
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27/01/2010 - Commission welcomes joined EU/Norway initiative on mackerel management
After lengthy consultations over recent months, the European Union and Norway have struck a crucial long-term agreement on mackerel management in the North-East Atlantic, which provides both for stable quota shares and for agreed access arrangements for their respective fleets over a ten-year period.
19/01/2010 - EU and Faeroe Islands agree on fishing possibilities for 2010
The European Commission, negotiating on behalf of the European Union, and the Faeroe Islands have agreed on the levels of fishing possibilities in each other's waters, as well as access provisions for blue whiting for 2010.
31/12/2009 - Fisheries: Entry into force of new system to better control fisheries and fight against illegal fishing
On 1 January 2010, a set of new, strong rules will enter into force to bolster the control system of the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy. These rules will give the EU and its Member States new and powerful tools not only to protect the resources of our seas and oceans from unscrupulous operators, but also to protect the livelihoods of honest fishermen who would otherwise be exposed to unfair competition.
31/12/2009 - Reform of Common Fisheries Policy control framework – questions and answers
Why do we need a new control regulation?The fisheries control regulation in force until now dates back to 1993. It has since been amended a dozen times, in particular in 1998 to include the control of fishing effort, and in 2002 during the last reform of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
17/12/2009 - Commission agrees with Faeroe Islands to fight illegal fishing
The European Commission has signed an administrative cooperation agreement with Faroe Islands which marks a new step in the parties' efforts to prevent, deter and eliminate Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
16/12/2009 - Fisheries Council gives further fillip to environmental, social and economic sustainability
At their last Council meeting of 2009, Europe's fisheries ministers reached political agreement on the Commission's proposal for fishing opportunities for 2010.
11/12/2009 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of December 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 14 (starting at 10.00), Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 December, under the Presidency of Mr Eskil Erlandsson, Swedish minister for Agriculture.
09/12/2009 - ACFA - MEETING OF THE WG2, 10/2/2010
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09/12/2009 - ACFA - MEETING OF WG1, 21/1/2010
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09/12/2009 - ACFA - MEETING OF THE WG2, 3/6/2010
09/12/2009 - ACFA - MEETING OF THE WG2, 3/6/2010
27/11/2009 - Fisheries: Commission proposes that the Council denounce the EU-Guinea Fisheries Partnership Agreement
The political situation in the Republic of Guinea prompted the European Commission to withdraw its proposal on the signing of a fisheries partnership agreement between the European Union and Guinea (see MEX/09/1021 ). Commissioner Joe Borg, responsible for maritime affairs and fisheries, informed the EU Presidency and the European Parliament of this intention and received their backing.
25/11/2009 - Commission agrees with Canada and Iceland to fight illegal fishing
The European Commission has just signed two administrative cooperation agreements with Canada and Iceland which mark a new step in the parties' efforts to prevent, deter and eliminate Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
24/11/2009 - Fisheries: EU/Norway consultations for 2010 – a real missed opportunity
After several weeks of negotiations between the European Union and Norway on bilateral fisheries arrangements for 2010, including arrangements on mackerel, the two Parties, at their latest meeting in Bergen (Norway), were unable to agree mutually satisfactory arrangements for their fishermen.
24/11/2009 - 2010 guide prices for fisheries products: decrease for most products
The European Commission has adopted its annual proposal on next year’s guide prices for fresh and frozen fisheries products as well as the EU producer price for tuna for processing.
20/11/2009 - Fisheries Council moves forward on sustainability agenda
At their Council meeting in Brussels today, fisheries ministers addressed a wide range of issues.On the conservation of fisheries resources through technical measures, the Council reached agreement on a Presidency compromise.
19/11/2009 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of November 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Friday 20 November (starting at 9.30), under the Presidency of Mr Eskil Erlandsson, Swedish minister for Agriculture. Commissioners Mariann Fischer Boel and Joe Borg will represent the Commission at the meeting.
17/11/2009 - Council ready to see the Integrated Maritime Policy step up a gear
The Commission welcomes the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council of 16/17 November, which acknowledge the progress achieved in the field of the Integrated Maritime Policy over the past two years and endorse the integrated approach to maritime affairs. In its conclusions, the Council referred both to last month's IMP progress report submitted by the Commission and to the recent Communication on the integration of maritime surveillance.
16/11/2009 - Fisheries: Commission welcomes ICCAT’s decisive action to save bluefin tuna and other marine species
Yesterday the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT), which met near Recife, Brazil, adopted a number of new multi-annual management plans which align fishing opportunities with the latest scientific opinions.
16/11/2009 - Commission welcomes the creation of a new fisheries management organisation for the South Pacific high seas
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of a Convention for the setting up of a new regional fisheries management organisation (RFMO), to manage non-tuna fish stocks in the south Pacific, in Auckland, New Zealand.
12/11/2009 - ICCAT: a step forward in the conservation of Mediterranean swordfish
Today, at the 2009 Regular Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) currently taking place in Brazil, the EU will present a new proposal which would lead to substantial progress in the conservation and management of swordfish in the Mediterranean.
11/11/2009 - Commission agrees with New Zealand and the United States to fight illegal fishing
Last week, the European Commission signed two administrative cooperation agreements with New Zealand and the United States which mark a new step in the parties' efforts to prevent, deter and eliminate Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
06/11/2009 - Fisheries: opening of crucial meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Tomorrow will see the opening of the Annual Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) in Recife, Brazil. Key issues on the table for the EU are how to ensure the recovery of Atlantic bluefin tuna, in particular by reducing the total allowable catches (TAC) and fishing capacity, the strengthening of compliance with ICCAT rules and the adoption of the right science-based measures for all fish stocks.
06/11/2009 - Commission welcomes agreement on innovative measures at meeting on the conservation of Antarctic marine resources
The European Commission has welcomed the positive outcome of the annual meeting of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR), which has now concluded its deliberations in Tasmania, Australia.
27/10/2009 - Fisheries: EU is ready to combat illegal fishing
On 22 October 2009, following the favourable opinion expressed in September by the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture, the Commission adopted a Regulation establishing the implementing rules for the 2008 Regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
20/10/2009 - Fisheries Council agrees on Control regulation and on 2010 fishing possibilities for the Baltic Sea
The Fisheries Council meeting in Luxembourg on 19 and 20 October took a number of important decisions and made headway on a number of issues. The discussions were dominated by the Commission's proposals for a root-and-branch reform of the CFP control framework and for fishing possibilities in the Baltic Sea for 2010.
20/10/2009 - Statement by Commissioner Borg on the withdrawal of the Commission's proposal for a fisheries agreement with Guinea
This morning, I informed the EU fisheries ministers at the Council meeting in Luxembourg that, in the light of the recent tragic events in the Republic of Guinea, I would be asking the Commission to initiate the necessary procedures to withdraw the proposal to adopt the current Fisheries Partnership Agreement and Protocol with Guinea.
16/10/2009 - Fisheries: Commission proposal for Total Allowable Catches for 2010
Today, the European Commission is proposing the new levels of total allowable catch (TAC) and fishing effort for fish stocks available to Community fishing vessels mainly in the Atlantic and the North Sea.
16/10/2009 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of October 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 19 (starting at 10.00) and Tuesday 20 October, under the Presidency of Mr Eskil Erlandsson, Swedish minister for Agriculture.
16/10/2009 - European Commission's proposal on fishing opportunities: why and how?
What are TACs and Quotas?Ideally, fishing activities would take from each stock no more fish than can safely be removed without inhibiting the stock's capacity to spawn and to bring in young fish to the stock.
16/10/2009 - The Community Fisheries Control Agency adopts its Work Programme and Budget for 2010
Yesterday, the Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) adopted its work programme and budget for 2010.
15/10/2009 - International dimension of the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy: questions and answers
What objectives has the Commission proposed for the external dimension of the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP)?
15/10/2009 - Towards the integration of maritime surveillance in the European Union: questions and answers
What is maritime surveillance? It is the effective understanding of all activities carried out at sea that could impact the security, safety, economy, or environment of the European Union and its Member States.
15/10/2009 - Progress Report on the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy: questions and answers
What does the Progress Report include? The Progress Report sets out the achievements of the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) since its creation in 2007. The accompanying annex provides the full details of the various initiatives, projects and measures undertaken, as well as new activities.
15/10/2009 - The Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU – priorities for the next Commission
The European Commission today presented a Progress Report outlining the achievements of the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) over the past two years and looking out into its future.
05/10/2009 - Fisheries: Commission proposes 2010 fishing opportunities for the Black Sea
The European Commission today adopted a proposal for fishing opportunities for the Black Sea for 2010. The Commission proposes a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 76 tonnes for turbot, a 25% reduction compared to 2009, and a TAC of 12,750 tonnes for sprat, unchanged from 2009.
02/10/2009 - Maritime spatial planning: from discussion to action
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at workshop on maritime spatial planning, Stockholm, 2 October 2009
30/09/2009 - EU concludes Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the Solomon Islands
The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has initialled a new Fisheries Partnership Agreement with the Solomon Islands. This agreement replaces the current one between the two Parties, which entered into force in October 2006. The new agreement covers a period of 3 years and provides fishing possibilities exclusively for tuna for EU vessels fishing in the waters of the Solomon Islands.
25/09/2009 - Fisheries: Commission welcomes NAFO agreement on conservation measures
The Commission is broadly satisfied with the progress achieved in the annual meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation, which took place in Bergen, Norway, from 21 to 25 September 2009.
Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas regrets the decision today by EU Member States not to give their support to a proposal to temporarily ban international trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
19/09/2009 - The European Union's strategy of sustainable management for the Arctic
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference Arctic Frontiers, Tromso, Norway, 19 January 2009
16/09/2009 - An integrated approach to science for an integrated maritime policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at "Oceans of Tomorrow" joint call, Brussels, 16 September 2009
16/09/2009 - Space technologies in fisheries and maritime affairs: facing the future with confidence
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference "The Ambitions of Europe in Space", Brussels, 16 October 2009
11/09/2009 - Towards an EU Integrated Maritime Policy and better maritime governance in the Mediterranean: questions and answers
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11/09/2009 - EU strategy to improve maritime governance in the Mediterranean Sea
The European Commission presented today a strategy aimed at countering the various maritime challenges in the Mediterranean Sea basin.
09/09/2009 - Commission recommends provisional EU support for Monaco's proposal to list Atlantic bluefin tuna in CITES Convention
The European Commission shares many of the concerns expressed by Monaco about the state of the stocks of Atlantic bluefin tuna, and has agreed that the EU could provisionally co-sponsor Monaco's proposal requesting the listing of bluefin tuna in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) appendix 1.
03/09/2009 - Fisheries: Commission proposes fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea for 2010
The European Commission tabled yesterday its proposal on fishing possibilities for fish stocks in the Baltic Sea for 2010. Scientific advice has shown that cod stocks are recovering, but that the Western herring stock still gives rise to serious concern.
03/09/2009 - Agreed record with Norway on implementation of the IUU Regulation
Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a worldwide phenomenon with disastrous environmental and socio-economic impacts, threatening the sustainable exploitation of living aquatic resources and marine biodiversity. It also has serious overall consequences for coastal countries, which lose out on their marine resources to illegal operators.
01/09/2009 - A new era of co-operation
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a meeting of the European Parliament Fisheries Committee, Brussels, 1 September 2009
28/08/2009 - Commissioner Borg: "International agreement on Port State control standards is a major blow to pirate fishing"
The European Commission has welcomed the successful conclusion today at the Rome headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of negotiations to establish an international agreement on port state measures as part of the global fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
14/08/2009 - STATUS OF CONSULTATIONS TO ACFA
14/08/2009 - STATUS OF CONSULTATIONS TO ACFA
Today, the European Commission launched "The ocean of tomorrow " call for research proposals. Oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, but human activity is increasing environmental pressure on them.
29/07/2009 - Commission adopts innovative plan to protect anchovy stock in Bay of Biscay
The European Commission today adopted a proposal for a long-term plan to manage the anchovy stock in the Bay of Biscay.
29/07/2009 - Long-term management plan for anchovy in the Bay of Biscay: questions and answers
What is the rationale behind long-term management plans?
06/07/2009 - Integrated Maritime Policy: moving up a gear
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Seminar of CPMR (Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions), Faial, Azores (Portugal), 6 July 2009
06/07/2009 - Fisheries: Tuna governance advances, but capacity is still 'the' issue
The European Commission welcomes the strong endorsement given by the international community to the 'Kobe process' to improve and streamline international management of high-seas tuna fisheries at a meeting in San Sebastian, Spain, which closed earlier today.
03/07/2009 - Maritime spatial planning: building on our commitment
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Third workshop on maritime spatial planning, São Miguel, Azores (Portugal), 3 July 2009
29/06/2009 - Fisheries: EU hosts meeting on future of global tuna fisheries
The European Commission, on behalf of the European Union, will today welcome representatives to the opening of the Second Joint Meeting of the five tuna Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) in San Sebastian, Spain.
25/06/2009 - Working together to care for our coasts and seas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the General Assembly of the CPMR North Sea Commission, Haarlem, the Netherlands, 25 June 2009
24/06/2009 - Questions and Answers on Regional Fisheries Management Organisations
What are Regional Fisheries Management Organisations?
24/06/2009 - Fisheries: Simplification of fisheries rule is a success – and must continue!
The Commission yesterday presented to Council its Communication on the implementation of the 2006-08 Action Plan for simplifying and improving the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
23/06/2009 - Commission welcomes positive Fisheries Council conclusions
The European Commission welcomes the results of this morning's Fisheries Council meeting in Luxembourg, at which Council conclusions on sustainable development of EU aquaculture were adopted.
19/06/2009 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 22 (starting at 11.00) and Tuesday 23 June, under the Presidency of Mr Jakub Šebesta, Czech minister for Agriculture.
Ministers for Fisheries meeting today in Council in Brussels have extended their support to the Commission's plans for reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. Joe Borg, Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime affairs, welcomed the frank and open discussion held in the Council today which demonstrated the support of the Council to take courageous steps to have a real and meaningful reform of the CFP.
20/05/2009 - Concluding remarks
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the closing session of the European Maritime Day Stakeholders Conference, Rome, 20 May 2009
20/05/2009 - The Integrated Maritime Policy as a source of innovation, employment and growth
Speech by Commissioner Maria Damanaki at the European Maritime Day Stakeholder Conference, Gijón (Spain), 20 May 2010
20/05/2009 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of May 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Monday 25 May (starting at 14.30), under the Presidency of Mr Jakub Šebesta , Czech minister for Agriculture.
19/05/2009 - European cruise industry: a vital contributor to the European economy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Cruise Council 2009 Industry Conference, Rome, 19 May 2009
19/05/2009 - Thriving on an ocean of opportunities
Speech by President Barroso at the European Maritime Day, Rome, 19 May 2009
15/05/2009 - Questions and Answers on European Maritime Day 2009
Why a European Maritime Day? There are a number of good reasons for celebrating Maritime Day in Europe. Firstly, it is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the important contribution which the maritime regions and sectors make to Europe's economic, social and cultural well-being.
15/05/2009 - All EU countries to celebrate European Maritime Day in Rome, 18-20 May
The sea has always played a key role in Europe's prosperity. Our continent has almost 70 000 km of coastline and 22 of the EU’s 27 Member States are coastal or island countries. Our maritime regions are home to 40% of our population, generate 40% of our economy and employ some 5 million people. For all these reasons, 20 May is a dedicated "European Maritime Day" in the EU. This year, in cooperation with the Italian government, the Commission is organising a 3-day conference in Rome from 18 to 20 May. This important event brings together stakeholders, administrations and other players from the European Union and this time also from a number of third countries, in particular from the Mediterranean region, to discuss the global challenges faced by maritime Europe today. European Maritime Day was set up as one of the key actions of the EU's Integrated Maritime Policy, launched in 2007.
13/05/2009 - Challenges of globalisation: working together to strengthen global governance of the oceans
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the National Europe Centre, Australian National University, Canberra, 13 May 2009
12/05/2009 - Commission opens the discussion on fishing possibilities for 2010
Today the European Commission presented its views on how to set fishing possibilities in EU waters for 2010. A consultation document sets out the approach the Commission intends to take when setting the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) and the fishing effort limitations for the coming year.
27/04/2009 - Maritime clusters: landlocked countries take centre stage
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference and Workshop on Maritime Clusters in Landlocked Countries, Prague, 27 April 2009
24/04/2009 - Fisheries Council: ministers hold fruitful discussions on a range of issues
Yesterday fisheries ministers met within the Council to discuss a number of issues of importance to Europe's fisheries. The talks proved fruitful and helped to make progress on a number of dossiers.
22/04/2009 - Fisheries: Commission welcomes Parliament's support for a new control system for EU fisheries
The European Commission has welcomed the support provided by the European Parliament today to its proposal for a new fisheries control system designed to ensure compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).
22/04/2009 - Fisheries: open debate on the future of the European Common Fisheries Policy
Today, the European Commission adopted a Green Paper on the future of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy. The paper analyses the shortcomings of the current Policy and launches a broad public consultation on how these shortcomings should be tackled.
22/04/2009 - Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of April 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Luxembourg on Thursday 23 (starting at 15.00) and Friday 24 April, under the Presidency of Mr Petr Gandalovič, Czech minister for Agriculture.
21/04/2009 - Commission launches long-term management approach for western horse mackerel
The European Commission today adopted a proposal for a long-term plan for the sustainable management of horse mackerel across the eastern Atlantic from the Iberian Peninsula to the northern North Sea.
08/04/2009 - Fisheries: Unlocking European aquaculture's full potential
As one of the world's fastest growing food sectors, aquaculture, already provides the planet with about half of all the fish we eat and still has a lot more to give.
08/04/2009 - Questions and answers – New impetus for the sustainable development of EU aquaculture
What is aquaculture? Aquaculture, also known as fish farming, is to water what agriculture is to land – in other words, an aquaculture farmer rears aquatic animals or cultivates aquatic plants.
07/04/2009 - European Commission gives guarded reaction to outcome of Indian Ocean Tuna Commission meeting
The Commission is disappointed that the significant steps taken in some areas by the 13th session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) in Bali (Indonesia) from 30 March to 3 April 2009 have been offset by a failure to make progress in others.
06/04/2009 - Fisheries: EU shows its full commitment to bluefin tuna conservation
Today the Council adopted a Regulation to transpose into Community law the new multi-annual recovery plan for Eastern bluefin tuna adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) at its annual meeting in Marrakech, Morocco, in November 2008.
03/04/2009 - North East Atlantic: Only limited progress made to protect Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems
The European Commission has welcomed with mixed feelings the outcome of the meeting of Heads of Delegation of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) held in London last week, attended by the European Union, Iceland, Denmark in respect of the Faeroe Islands and Greenland, Norway and the Russian Federation.
02/04/2009 - Commission deeply concerned about Iceland's unilateral mackerel quota
The European Commission has expressed its serious concern at the recent action by Iceland to declare a unilateral mackerel quota of 112 000 tonnes for 2009.
02/04/2009 - Strides forward for responsible fishing in the Mediterranean
The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), which met in Tunis last week for its annual session, adopted a number of recommendations towards sustainable fisheries management.
27/03/2009 - EU proposes measures for Indian Ocean Tuna Commission to safeguard tuna and sharks
The EU has tabled ambitious proposals in view of this year's annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which will take place in Bali from 30 March to 3 April 2009.
25/03/2009 - Commission pushes for strong measures to protect sensitive marine habitats in the North East Atlantic
At the initiative of the EU, the Heads of Delegation of the North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) meet in London this week to consider concrete NEAFC measures to implement the UN General Assembly resolution on vulnerable marine ecosystems.
23/03/2009 - EU proposes strong action to make fully operational the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean
The EU has put forward a set of ambitious proposals for this year's annual meeting of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) in Tunis from 23 to 27 March 2009.
20/03/2009 - Making Headway on the Integrated Maritime Policy
Closing by Commissioner Joe Borg of the EU law course at the International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), Malta, 20 March 2009
17/03/2009 - Fisheries: New Commission step towards sustainability of northern hake
The European Commission today adopted a long-term plan to improve further the state of the northern hake stock in EU waters. This plan will replace the recovery plan which has been in place since 2004, and which has successfully helped the northern hake stock recover from almost collapse to the safe target size advised by scientists.
11/03/2009 - Opportunities and responsibilities in the Arctic Region: the European Union's perspective
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the International conference "New chances and new responsibilities in the Arctic Region", Berlin, 11 March 2009
03/03/2009 - Brittany's Coastal Charter: setting the standard in Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Presentation of the Coastal Charter of Brittany, Committee of the Regions, Brussels, 3 March 2009
27/02/2009 - Fisheries: Commission rebuts Ombudsman's recommendation concerning quotas for West of Scotland
The Commission has received the Ombudsman's draft recommendation wherein he asks the Commission to rectify an administrative error concerning fishing quotas in the West of Scotland allocated for the year 2007.
26/02/2009 - Maritime spatial planning needs common European approach
Today Joe Borg, Commissioner in charge of maritime affairs and fisheries, opens an EU-wide debate on how to improve maritime spatial planning across the European Union. The European Commission is promoting the use of maritime spatial planning to facilitate offshore investments. Maritime spatial planning also helps to monitor and evaluate the impact of activities at sea on each other and on the marine environment. It is an essential tool for ensuring a rational use of the sea and reconciling the interests of different maritime sectors. The Commission believes that a common approach across the EU and closer coordination between Member States could cut administrative procedures and provide a stable legal framework for investors.
26/02/2009 - Bluefin tuna: Commission proposes application of revised ICCAT recovery plan
Today the European Commission adopted a proposal to transpose into Community law the revised multi-annual recovery plan for Eastern bluefin tuna adopted by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) at its annual meeting in Marrakech, Morocco in November 2008.
12/02/2009 - New momentum for the Integrated Maritime Policy and the Common Fisheries Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPMR Atlantic Arc Commission, Caen (France), 12 February 2009
06/02/2009 - The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 2nd Stakeholder Conference on Baltic Sea Region, Rostock, 6 February 2009
05/02/2009 - Fisheries: Commission moves to protect sharks
Today, the European Commission adopted the first ever EU Plan of Action for the Conservation and Management of Sharks.
05/02/2009 - Questions and answers – shark action plan
Why is the Commission launching an Action Plan for Sharks?Shark fisheries have been growing rapidly since the mid-1980s, mainly driven by rapidly expanding demand from Asian markets.
02/02/2009 - Speaking points for press conference on launch of Google Ocean
Speaking points for press conference on launch of Google Ocean, Brussels, Residence Palace, 2 February 2009
21/01/2009 - Combating Piracy: Strength in Unity
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Seminar on piracy and armed robbery against shipping, Brussels, 21 January 2009
15/12/2008 - The Union for the Mediterranean and the Integrated Maritime Policy: Working Together for the Mediterranean
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Valletta Forum, Valletta, Malta, 15 December 2008
25/11/2008 - Maritime Affairs: Commission promotes maritime spatial planning in Europe
Today, the Commission has adopted a roadmap on maritime spatial planning – a new tool to address the challenges emerging from the growth in competing uses of the sea. The roadmap will facilitate the development of spatial planning for both marine and coastal spaces, in order to realise the growth potential of EU maritime sectors in a sustainable way. Maritime spatial planning can also help coastal areas to prepare for climate change impacts such as rising sea levels, floods, altered marine ecosystems and investments in coastal protection.
20/11/2008 - Arctic Communication: summary
The term Arctic Region commonly refers to the area north of the Arctic Circle. It includes the Arctic Ocean and land territories of- three EU Member States (Denmark (Greenland), Finland and Sweden) - two EEA partners (Iceland and Norway) - Russia, the US and Canada.
20/11/2008 - The Arctic merits the European Union's attention – first step towards an EU Arctic Policy
The European Commission today adopted a Communication on "The European Union and the Arctic Region" which highlights the effects of climate change and human activities in the Arctic. Apart from setting out EU interests and policy objectives, the text proposes a systematic and coordinated response to rapidly emerging challenges. Therefore the Communication is the first step towards an EU Arctic Policy and an important contribution to implementing the Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU.
03/11/2008 - European maritime surveillance needs greater integration
In a report published today, the European Commission takes the first step towards establishing a comprehensive strategy for integrated maritime surveillance for Europe.
03/11/2008 - The Integrated Maritime Policy: Full Steam Ahead
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 23rd Presidium Meeting of the European River-Sea Transport Union (ERSTU), Floriana, Malta, 3 November 2008
24/10/2008 - The European Union's Integrated Maritime Policy: taking the plunge together
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at BioMarine Conference, Marseille, 24 October 2008
16/10/2008 - More and better jobs at sea: in search of a social dimension for the EU Maritime Policy
More and better jobs at sea: in search of a social dimension for the EU Maritime Policy
10/10/2008 - EU Maritime Policy: a first year marked by achievements
Precisely one year ago, and after one of the most comprehensive stakeholder consultations ever, the European Commission tabled its proposal for an Integrated EU Maritime Policy. EU Heads of State and Government endorsed the Commission's vision only weeks later at the December European Council under the Portuguese Presidency. The European Commission marks the first anniversary of the Integrated Maritime Policy by reviewing the concrete progress achieved to date. The last twelve months have seen major new initiatives in areas as varied as border surveillance, sustainable tourism, maritime transport strategy, climate change, marine and maritime research strategy, or maritime governance. At the same time, the Commission's services coordinating this policy have been reorganised within DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to provide cross-cutting coordination on a regional basis.
02/10/2008 - The Integrated Maritime Policy Action Plan and the Regions
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 36th General Assembly of the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR), Bayonne, 2 October 2008
09/09/2008 - The Arctic: a matter of concern to us all
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference: "Common Concern for the Arctic", Ilulissat, Greenland, 9 September 2008
13/07/2008 - The EU Maritime Policy is based on solidarity and cooperation
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Informal Meeting of Ministers for European Affairs, Brest, 13 July 2008
11/07/2008 - Maritime policy: a new step forward towards integrated maritime governance
European Affairs Ministers will take another step towards consolidating the new European Integrated Maritime Policy, ensuring a sustainable future for our oceans and seas, at an informal ministerial meeting in Roscoff on 13 July. Ministers will discuss the recently adopted Commission Communication on maritime governance, which presents ways to better organise their maritime-related domestic policies linked to different issues, including safety at sea, border surveillance, transport, the environment, research, energy and climate change. Member States will be encouraged to develop their own integrated maritime policies and share their experiences to bring about a real change in the way maritime affairs are governed.
11/06/2008 - Implementing the European Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Dr Joe Borg at ECASBA Annual Seminar on the implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy, Brussels, 11 June 2008
10/06/2008 - The impact of the Integrated Maritime Policy on the Mediterranean
Speech by Dr Joe Borg at High-Level Mediterranean Conference, Portorož/Piran, Slovenia, 10 June 2008
09/06/2008 - The Euro-Mediterranean University: a place of dialogue and understanding
Speech by President Barroso at European Parliament, EuroMed University inauguration, Portoroz, 09 June 2008
06/06/2008 - Preserving oceans is crucial for our lives
Speech by Dr Joe Borg at European Schools Film Contest Award Ceremony, Brussels, 05 June 2008
20/05/2008 - European Maritime Day
Speech by President Barroso at European Parliament, Strasbourg, 20 May 2008
19/05/2008 - Integration amid diversity is central to the Maritime Policy
Speech by Dr Joe Borg at Maritime Day Stakeholder Conference, Brussels, 19 May 2008: European Maritime Day
15/05/2008 - 20 May: European Maritime Day set up by European institutions
The European Union has decided to celebrate the achievements and potential of Europe's ocean and seas by declaring 20 May as a dedicated "European Maritime Day". The official launch ceremony will be held in Strasbourg, where Commission President José Manuel Barroso, European Council President Janez Janša and the President of the European Parliament Hans-Gert Pöttering will sign a Joint Tripartite Declaration. European Maritime Day will provide an occasion to highlight the crucial role that oceans and seas play in the everyday life not only of coastal communities, but of all EU citizens, and for Europe's sustainable growth and jobs at large. Based on a proposal from the Commission, this dedicated Maritime Day will also encourage better stewardship of coastal zones, seas and oceans by all citizens and actors concerned.
15/05/2008 - Building a common vision of the oceans and seas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Portuguese Parliament's National Defence Committee on Portugal and the Sea, Lisbon, 15 May 2008
29/04/2008 - The South West of England's contribution to the EU Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Breakfast Meeting with Devon County Council VIPs, Exmouth, 28 April 2008
18/04/2008 - Engineers' role in developing Europe's integrated maritime policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at 17th Conference of the Maltese Chamber of Engineers, Malta, 17 April 2008
03/04/2008 - EU initiatives on tourism in the Mediterranean region
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Euro-Med Ministerial Conference on Tourism, Fez (Morocco), 3 April 2008
26/02/2008 - The importance of maritime spatial planning for Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference on Maritime Spatial Planning, Brussels, 26 February 2009
18/02/2008 - The integrated Maritime Policy for practitioners
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Inauguration of the IMLI Course on Maritime Law, Malta, 15 February 2008
10/01/2008 - "An Ocean of Opportunity"
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Policy Centre Breakfast Policy Briefing, Brussels, 10 January 2008
04/12/2007 - European Maritime Day to be celebrated annually
The European Commission has proposed that a "European Maritime Day" be celebrated annually throughout the European Union on 20 May. This initiative is linked to the new Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU, proposed by the Commission in October. During the consultation process on this new policy, numerous stakeholders voiced the opinion that celebrating Europe's maritime heritage and future as well as highlighting its maritime activities would help raise citizens' awareness not only to the importance of the maritime sectors, but also to the key role of the marine environment and Europe's coastal regions, islands and outermost regions. Similar initiatives already exist, but with a distinct sectoral focus. The aim of European Maritime Day, on the contrary, will be to highlight the whole web of relationships that bind together all maritime and marine-related issues and activities in Europe, in line with the joined-up and cross-cutting approach of the new policy.
29/11/2007 - Acting together for the future of the Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the occasion of the Blue Planet Forum, Brussels, 29 November 2007
09/11/2007 - An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union – an Ocean of Opportunity
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, China, 9th November 2007
06/11/2007 - An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union: "Waves of change, women, youth and sea"
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Pacem in Maribus Conference XXXII, Malta, 5th November 2007
22/10/2007 - An Integrated Maritime Policy for the Union: taking steps to turn our common project into reality
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Ministerial Conference on an Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union, Lisbon, 22 October 2007
20/10/2007 - Developing shipping under an Integrated Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at 52nd ISSA Convention (International Ship Suppliers' Association), Malta, 20 October 2007
19/10/2007 - Towards a European Maritime Policy: Presentation of the European Commission Proposals
Joe Borg Member of the European Commission Responsible for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Towards a European Maritime Policy: Presentation of the European Commission Proposals Address at General Assembly of CPMR (Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe) Florence, Italy, 19 October 2007
11/10/2007 - An Ocean of Opportunity: A new Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at plenary session of the European Parliament, Brussels, 10 October 2007
10/10/2007 - Questions and Answers on a Maritime Policy for the EU
Why does the EU need a maritime policy? The seas surrounding the European continent are a vital natural resource and a main driver of Europe's growth, jobs, competitiveness and prosperity. But new challenges and opportunities are changing the relationship that we have had with the ocean for centuries.
10/10/2007 - An ocean of opportunity: Commission proposes Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU
Today the Commission adopted a Communication setting out its vision for an Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU, together with a detailed action plan setting out an ambitious work programme for the years ahead. Scientific discoveries, huge strides in technological development, globalisation, climate change, and marine pollution are rapidly altering Europe's relationship with the seas and oceans, with all the opportunities and challenges that this presents. An integrated maritime policy will enable the Union to meet the challenges head on. This proposal is grounded in an extensive public consultation which ended last June, and represents the work of a Steering Group of 10 Commissioners chaired by Joe Borg. The Communication and Action Plan are accompanied by a report on the results of the consultation which revealed strong stakeholder support for the Commission's initiative.
10/10/2007 - An Ocean of Opportunity: A new Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg, Brussels, 10 October 2007
10/10/2007 - Introductory remarks at launch of Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg, Brussels, 10 October 2007
21/09/2007 - Outermost regions and the EU Maritime Policy
Joe Borg Member of the European Commission Responsible for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs The contribution of Outermost Regions to the EU Maritime Policy Speech at Conference on "Outermost regions and the EU Maritime Policy" La Réunion, 21 September 2007
23/07/2007 - Governance in a European Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at workshop "Governance of an Integrated, Holistic Maritime Policy for Europe", Lisbon, 19 July 2007
10/07/2007 - Towards a future maritime policy for the Union: a European vision for the oceans and seas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Parliament Plenary session, Strasbourg, 10 July 2007
09/07/2007 - Preparing for a European Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Maritime Policies and Globalisation seminar, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, 9 July 2007
05/07/2007 - A Future Maritime Policy for Europe: the Energy Dimension
Address by Commissioner Joe Borg at the "EPP Study Days", organised by the EPP-ED Group of the European Parliament, Malta, 5 July 2007
28/06/2007 - A European Maritime Policy: An investment in the future of the oceans and seas
Address by Commissioner Joe Borg at the World Investment Forum, La Baule, 27 June 2007
28/06/2007 - The future of ports - Part of our future vision for the Oceans and Seas
Address by Commissioner Joe Borg at the "Ports of the Future" GE and Port of Rotterdam Leadership Summit, Rotterdam, 28 June 2007
22/06/2007 - A European Marine Research Strategy for the European Maritime Policy
Opening address by Commissioner Joe Borg at EurOCEAN 2007 Conference, Aberdeen
14/06/2007 - Towards a Maritime Policy for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Conference organised by the PSE Group in the European Parliament – "Socialist proposals for an effective EU Maritime Policy" Brussels, 14 June 2007
01/06/2007 - European Port Policy
Speech by Jacques Barrot, Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Transport at the ESPO 2007 conference (European Sea Port Organisation), Algeciras, 1st June 2007
21/05/2007 - A Maritime Policy for the Union: An Opportunity for the Mediterranean
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 5th Med Trade Summit, organised by MIU events in conjunction with the Malta Freeport, Malta, 17 May 2007
11/05/2007 - Redefining Europe's borders - Bringing the Sea to the Forefront
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Seminar of the EPP Group of the Committee of the Regions: "A regional perspective for the future European maritime policy", Funchal, Madeira, 11 May 2007
04/05/2007 - Bremen shows that we are on the right track
Closing speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at High-level Conference on "Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European Vision for Oceans and Seas", Bremen, 4 May 2007
03/05/2007 - Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the High-level Conference on "Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European Vision for Oceans and Seas", Bremen, 3 May 2007
02/05/2007 - Bounding Europe, binding Europeans: a maritime policy for our oceans and seas
Speech by José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, Maritime Policy Conference, Bremen, 2 May 2007
20/04/2007 - Future Maritime Policy for the Union: Quality of life and Security in Coastal Areas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Conference on "Quality of life and Security in Coastal Areas", Rhodes, Greece, 20 April 2007
20/03/2007 - The future challenges of co-ordinating a European maritime policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the International Maritime Law Institute, Malta, 20th March 2007
20/03/2007 - Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European vision for the oceans and seas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Joint Hearing at Committee on Fisheries, European Parliament, Brussels, 20th March 2007
07/03/2007 - Economy and the Sea: Maritime Concepts from the German North
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference organised by the five Northern German Länder, Committee of the Regions, Brussels, 7 March 2007
06/03/2007 - Towards a Future Maritime Policy for the Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Irish Maritime Policy Conference, Dublin, 6th March 2007
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Meeting in Irish Parliament's Joint Committee on European Affairs Dublin, 6 March 2007
22/02/2007 - Role of the future EU maritime policy in shaping new standards of maritime education and employment
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the International Consultation Conference From Education to Employment – How to Create a Successful Image of Seafaring in Europe, Sopot, 22 February 2007
06/12/2006 - Looking for answers on a Maritime Policy for the Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Conference organised by Les Echos: "Les assises de l'économie maritime", Paris, 6 December 2006
04/12/2006 - What can a Maritime Policy do for Europe?
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 5th National Maritime Conference, Hamburg, 4 December 2006
23/11/2006 - A Time to Look Ahead
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Mare Forum Conference, Brussels, 23 November 2006
17/11/2006 - Aiming at the Sustainable Use of our Oceans and Seas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the International Ocean Institute, Malta, 17 November 2006
09/11/2006 - The Green Paper on Maritime Affairs
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 3rd European Parliamentary Symposium on Maritime Europe, Brussels, 9 November 2006
06/11/2006 - The future Maritime Policy: taking stock of the process
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at CPMR – SEMINAR: “Governance and the Future EU Maritime Policy: which Role for the Regions”, Livorno, 6 November 2006
27/10/2006 - Europe in a Globalised World
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at XXI Euro Med Seminar – information and Training Seminar for Euro-Med Diplomats, Malta, 27 October 2006
19/10/2006 - Contributing to a Maritime Policy for Europe
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at UK Offshore Operators Association Special Breakfast Meeting
06/10/2006 - A new approach to maritime policy: reinvent today for a reinforced tomorrow
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at 2006 meeting of the Maritime Industries Forum, Oslo, 6 October 2006
21/09/2006 - The Green Paper on a European Maritime Policy – A Starting Point for a new European Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Maritime Policy Conference of the Baltic Sea Area, Kiel, 21 September 2006
11/09/2006 - A European vision for the oceans and seas: Giving citizens a stake in the creation of a Maritime Policy for Europe
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Conference organised by the Malta Economic Update together with the Maritime Law Advisory Council, Malta, 11 September 2006
11/09/2006 - Shipping at the heart of a future maritime policy for Europe
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Mare Forum Conference, Athens, 25 September 2006
04/09/2006 - A Holistic Maritime Policy: How knowledge can lead to economic and environmental benefits
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the opening of Academic Year – IMARES, Wageningen University, Wageningen, The Netherlands
27/07/2006 - Green Paper on Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Fêtes maritimes de Douarnenez, Douarnenez, France, 26 July 2006
20/07/2006 - Giving Europe a voice on the Maritime Policy Green Paper
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Maritime Policy Conference, Turku, Finland, 20 July 2006
13/07/2006 - The Green Paper on a future holistic Maritime Policy for the European Union and the Law of the Sea
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 30th Virginia Law of the Sea Conference, Dublin, 13 July 2006
07/07/2006 - The Green Paper on an EU Maritime Policy and the role of Port Cities
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a conference on ‘Renewing the Economic Prosperity of Port Cities’ organised by European Parliament and the Asturias Regional Office Brussels, 7 June 2006
30/06/2006 - The Green Paper on a Future Maritime Policy – An Opportunity for the Mediterranean Basin
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Maritime Policy Conference, Antibes, 30 June 2006
26/06/2006 - Maritime Policy and the Outermost Regions
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Maritime Policy and the Regions conference, Azores, 26 June 2006
08/06/2006 - A Maritime Policy for the European Union on World Oceans Day
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a Conference, organised by the Intergroup on Sustainable Development of the European Parliament, Supported by the Committee of the Regions, Brussels, 8 June 2006
08/06/2006 - Maritime Policy at the Heart of Marine Protection
Speech by Commissioner Stavros Dimas at a Conference, organised by the Intergroup on Sustainable Development of the European Parliament, Supported by the Committee of the Regions, Brussels, 8 June 2006
07/06/2006 - Oceans and seas: Commission sets a new vision for Integrated Maritime Policy
The European Commission is today publishing a Green Paper entitled, “Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A European vision for the oceans and seas” asking citizens how they want to deal with oceans and seas and launching one of the largest consultation exercise in the EU’s history. The audition responds to a growing awareness both of the vital role which the sea already plays as a driver of Europe’s prosperity, and of its potential for providing more jobs and greater well-being. The results of this exercise will help the Commission define a new vision for an Integrated Maritime Policy.
07/06/2006 - Questions and Answers on a Maritime Policy for the EU
1. What is the problem with the way things are at present ? The Oceans and Seas are the basic resource upon which all our maritime activities depend. As these activities continue to grow and diversify, the pressures on our resource base will become increasingly more difficult to manage.
07/06/2006 - The Green Paper on an EU Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg on the occasion of the adoption of the Green Paper on Maritime Policy to the joint meeting of the Committees on Transport and Tourism; Environment, Public Health and Food Safety; Regional Development; Industry, Research, Energy and Fisheries, European Parliament, Brussels, 7 June 2006
01/06/2006 - AMRIE High Level Conference on “Integrated European Maritime Policy – the Future Challenge”
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the AMRIE High Level Conference on “Integrated European Maritime Policy – the Future Challenge”
19/05/2006 - Current difficulties and long term perspectives for the fisheries sector
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at a meeting with representatives of Europêche, Brussels, 19 May 2006
06/03/2006 - A Maritime Policy for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the World Maritime Technology Conference, London, 6 March 2006
17/02/2006 - The Goals and State of Progress of the Green Paper on an EU Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Seminar on Europe of the Sea organised by the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions: "The Regions, Legitimate Stakeholders in an Ambitious EU Maritime Policy", Brest – Brittany, 17 February 2006
09/02/2006 - An Overview of the Developments underway towards a Maritime Policy for the European Union
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Inauguration of the 11th Annual EC Maritime Law Course of the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), Malta, 9 February 2006
14/12/2005 - Economic Challenges of an European all-embracing Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at “Economy of the Sea 2005” organized by Les Echos Conferences in conjunction with the French Ministry for Transport, Infrastructures, Tourism and Maritime Affairs, Paris, 14 December 2005
02/12/2005 - The Future Maritime Policy and the Regions
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Structured dialogue between the Commission and the European and national associations of regional and local authorities, Committee of the Regions, Brussels, 2 December 2005
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at EUROMED Regions and Cities Conference, Barcelona, 26 November 2005
24/11/2005 - Extracting Value from the Oceans
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Commonwealth Business Forum, Malta, 24 November 2005
17/11/2005 - The New European Maritime Policy
Speech by President Barroso at the Maritime Policy Conference, Brussels, 17th November 2005
17/11/2005 - Europe's Maritime Dimension: Promoting Sustainable Growth, Businesses and Jobs
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Maritime Policy Conference organised by the Dutch Maritime Network and the Mare Forum
European Commission President, José Manuel Barroso, Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, Joe Borg, and Commissioner for Energy, Andris Piebalgs will take part in a one-day conference on the challenges and opportunities of an integrated Maritime Policy, tomorrow in Brussels.
21/10/2005 - Tourism and European Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the 4th European Tourism Forum, Valletta, Malta, 21 October 2005
18/10/2005 - How can marine research contribute to the Maritime Policy?
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the European Parliament Conference on the Future of European Marine Scientific Research Brussels, 17 October 2005
11/10/2005 - A Maritime Policy: National and Regional Experiences, Prospects and Emerging Practices
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the International Conference on Integrated Ocean Policy, Lisbon, Portugal
08/09/2005 - Reform of EU Fisheries Policies and EU Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference of Fisheries Ministers, Iceland, 8 September 2005
02/09/2005 - Oceans and the Law of the Sea: Towards new horizons
Address by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
02/09/2005 - Statement at the Working Dinner at the Senate Guesthouse
Commissioner Joe Borg at the Working Dinner at the Senate Guesthouse Hamburg, 2 September 2005
01/09/2005 - Perspectives of a European Maritime Policy
Opening Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Congress In Water Tec 2005, Kiel, 01 September 2005
15/07/2005 - Sea our future: the regional approach to an integrated European Maritime Policy
Statement by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference “Sea our future: the regional approach to an integrated European Maritime Policy” Brussels, 13 July 2005
15/07/2005 - 25 Years Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Sea Research
Statement by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference “25 Years Alfred-Wegener Institute for Polar and Sea Research” on 15 July 2005, The role of marine research in a Maritime Policy for the Union
15/07/2005 - The contribution of EU regions to a European Maritime Policy
Statement by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference “Sea our future: the regional approach to an integrated European Maritime Policy” Brussels, 13 July 2005
12/05/2005 - Discorso di Apertura del Commissario Borg sulla Pesca nel Mediterraneo
Dr Joe Borg Commissario responsabile per la pesca e gli affari marittimi Discorso di Apertura del Commissario Borg sulla Pesca nel Mediterraneo Alla 65a edizione della fiera internazionale della pesca di Ancona, Ancona, il 12 maggio 2005
10/05/2005 - Towards a Maritime Policy for the Union: Sharing in Canada's Experience of Integrated Ocean Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, 3 May 2005
01/05/2005 - Moving from Words to Actions
Conference on the Governance of High Seas and the UN Fish Agreement St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada on May 1, 2005
28/04/2005 - Seaports in the context of a European Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at ESPO 2005 – European Sea Ports’ Conference, Valletta, Malta, 28 April 2005
04/04/2005 - Designing a European vision for the Oceans and Seas
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at Inauguration of the 10th Annual EC Maritime Law Course of the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), Malta, 4 April 2005
02/03/2005 - Commission to consult on future maritime policy for the Union
The European Commission today announced its decision to launch a consultation process on a future maritime policy for the Union. In a communication presented jointly by President José Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Joe Borg, the Commission sets out the reasons behind this initiative. The communication says that the contribution that the sea makes to our livelihood and well-being is considerable as is the potential for economic growth. The challenge is to ensure that we make the most of this potential in a sustainable manner.
01/03/2005 - "The Commission’s Agenda: Jobs, Growth and the Maritime Dimension"
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Brussels, 1 March 2005
14/01/2005 - Towards a European Maritime Policy
Speech by Commissioner Joe Borg at the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe, Santiago de Compostela, 14 January 2005