The European Council has formally adopted updated regulations aimed at curbing non-sustainable fishing practices carried out by non-EU countries, particularly those affecting fish stocks of shared interest

The move is designed to protect the long-term sustainability of these stocks while ensuring fair competition and safeguarding the interests of EU fishers.

The revised rules offer clearer criteria for identifying non-EU countries that allow or support harmful fishing practices, helping to ensure that non-EU countries better understand those actions which could result in penalties, such as import bans or trade restrictions on fish and fishery products.