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European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund mid-term evaluation - Executive summary
Overall, the evaluation concludes that EMFAF is a relevant and effective funding vehicle.
European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund mid-term evaluation
This evaluation sets out how the fund has delivered on its objectives during the first half of the implementation period.
Speech
Statement by Commissioner Sinkevičius on EU action on by-catch of dolphins and other marine animals
Today I have written to Fisheries and Environment Ministers of 22 European Union Member States about the issue of incidental catches of dolphins and other marine animals in EU waters, especially in the Bay of Biscay and the Celtic Sea,to urge them to collaborate in finding a solution for this situation. As the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, I am fully committed to resolve this problem.
Atlantic and North Sea: agreement on 2019 fishing quotas
Statement by Commissioner Vella after the Agrifish Council, 19/12/2019
Public consultation
Event
Press releases/news articles
European Maritime Day
Founded in 2008, European Maritime Day (EMD) is the European Union’s annual flagship event dedicated to maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy. The map shows the host cities of the EMD conference since its launch. EMD 2026 will take place on 21-22 May in Limassol, Cyprus, organised jointly by the European Commission, the Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Limassol Municipality.
Main ports (vessels traffic)
The European seas are a major hub of maritime traffic. Maritime transport moves 75% of the EU’s trade with other countries and 30% of goods between EU nations. Ports also serve as key energy centres for both traditional and renewable energy. Each year, nearly 400 million passengers pass through European ports. The Map of the Month highlights ship traffic in the EU’s busiest ports.
#MakeEUBlue Awards 2026
The EU4Ocean Coalition is organising the fifth edition of the #MakeEUBlue Awards. The awards aim to recognise successful ocean literacy initiatives that show the crucial importance of the ocean in all facets of life.
Funding opportunity
Calls
BlueInvest Africa 2025
Call for Applications for Pitchers at BlueInvest Africa 2025, Togo – Deadline 30/04/25
Second Call for applications for dialogue with CPR partners
The Commission has launched a second call for applications with a view to extending the membership of the group and achieving an appropriate balance of the interests represented by selecting organisations operating in the field of activities related to youth, fisheries and migration/integration.