Fisheries

European Social Partners: New Med fishing proposal threatens jobs, coastal communities

2025-12-10T09:30:00

Mediterranean fishing

Purported cuts come despite significant sacrifices already made to rebuild stocks, say Europêche, Copa-Cogeca and ETF

The European Social Partners in Fisheries have expressed deep concern and strong opposition to the European Commission’s proposal for Mediterranean fishing opportunities for 2026, saying the measures risk dismantling an entire sector already pushed to its limits, putting at stake thousands of jobs, family livelihoods and the socio-economic fabric of coastal communities across the region.

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