The Commission adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2024 for the Mediterranean and the Black Seas. The proposal promotes the sustainable management of fish stocks in the Mediterranean and the Black Seas and delivers on the political commitments made in the MedFish4Ever and Sofia Declarations. The Commission proposes to use the same tools that were introduced in the 2022 and […]
Read MoreCompetitive EU agri-food sector achieves high level of diversification in trade
The EU’s high level of trade diversification, showcased in a European Commission report published today, supports a competitive and resilient EU agri-food sector. Trading key commodities, such as food, with a wide array of partners minimises supply chain risks and vulnerabilities. In the case of agrifood products, it strengthens resilience by not creating unnecessary dependencies […]
Read MoreEU aquaculture in 2021: 1.1 million tonnes farmed
In 2021, an estimated 1.1 million tonnes of aquatic organisms were farmed in the EU, valued at €4.2 billion. Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, involves the controlled cultivation of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans. Four EU countries collectively accounted for about two-thirds (68%) of the total production of farmed aquatic organisms in 2021: Spain 25%, France 17%, and […]
Read MoreMeet the winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards
The Commission has unveiled the eight winners of the second edition of the EU Organic Awards. Much like last year’s edition, this year’s winners are various actors from the European organic sector, who represent excellence along the organic value chain. The EU Organic Awards also mark the celebration of the EU Organic Day launched by […]
Read MoreAgriculture and Fisheries Council: Ministers discuss fishing opportunities for 2024
Fisheries Annual fisheries consultations for 2024 Ministers exchanged views on the management of shared fishing stocks with the United Kingdom for 2024, which are the subject to annual bilateral negotiations. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, consultations between the EU and the UK on shared fish stocks are held annually, in line with the […]
Read MoreInformal ministerial meeting on agriculture 3 – 5 September 2023
The informal EU agriculture ministerial meeting takes place at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones of Córdoba from 3 to 5 September. Ministers debate the role of new technologies as a tool for making agriculture more resilient to climate change, including the latest gene editing techniques. The working sessions discuss how to address the growing […]
Read MoreFishing opportunities for 2024 in the Baltic Sea
The Commission has adopted its proposal for the 2024 fishing opportunities for the Baltic Sea in response to a scientific assessment that indicates several fisheries are in a dire situation. The Commission proposed the total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for three out of the ten stocks managed in the Baltic Sea. The remaining quota proposals will be […]
Read MoreEnhancing EU resilience: A step forward to identify critical entities for key sectors
The Commission has adopted a list of essential services in the eleven sectors covered by the Critical Entities Resilience Directive (CER), which entered into force on 16 January 2023. Critical entities provide essential services in upholding key societal functions, supporting the economy, ensuring public health and safety, and preserving the environment. Member States will have to identify the […]
Read MoreEurobarometer: Europeans show more optimism regarding economy
The latest Standard Eurobarometer survey conducted in June 2023 and published yesterday shows that EU citizens continue to back overwhelmingly the energy transition and to expect massive investment in renewables. They continue to widely approve measures taken by the EU to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. They also support stronger EU defence cooperation and increased […]
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