Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2027

Sea Bass fishing opportunities for 2027 Response to the EU consultation Bass Angling Conservation Introduction Bass Angling Conservation (“BAC”) is a fishing club whose members rely on Northern sea bass stock fishing opportunities.

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Nordensvej 3, Taulov DK - 7000 Fredericia European Commission Rådhuspladsen 16, 4. DK - 1550 København V Tlf. [phone removed] Fax. [phone removed] cvr.nr. 45 81 25 10 [email removed] www.dkfisk.dk 31 August 2026 Ref.: tk Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2027 Danish Fishers PO (DFPO) welcomes the Communication's opening emphasis on the improving sustainability of European fisheries…

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The European Commission’s Public Consultation on "Sustainable fishing in the EU: State of play and orientations for 2027’ (COM (2026) 271 final) provides a relevant opportunity to assess the progress achieved under the Common Fisheries Policy and to contribute to setting priorities for next year.

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Through the contribution attached to this reply, the Comité National des Pêches Maritimes et des Élevages Marins (CNPMEM) wishes to present its findings and proposals on the guidelines for sustainable fishing for 2027.

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As part of the European Commission’s initiative to take stock of sustainable fishing in the European Union and set out its guidelines for 2027, France Nature Environnement (FNE), the French federation of nature protection and environmental associations, wishes to submit its observations and recommendations.

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The Malta Sociological Association (MSA) notes the European Commission's orientations for sustainable fishing in 2027 and emphasizes that fisheries sustainability should integrate environmental, social and economic dimensions. Particular attention should be given to small-scale and artisanal fishers and coastal communities, including in small island states such as Malta.

Galicia supports the overall objective of moving towards environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially just fisheries, and acknowledges the progress achieved by the Common Fisheries Policy since its 2013 reform.

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Please find attached Seas At Risk's feedback on sustainable fishing in the EU: State of play and orientations for 2027 attached. This Briefing Series, supported by the 29 undersigned organisations, is designed to assist the responsible decision-makers in the European Union (the European Commission, the Council of the EU and the Member States) and the United Kingdom (the UK Government and devolved administrations) in…

Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB) consultation response to the Commission’s Communication on: Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2027 COM(2026) 271 final and SWD(2026) 145 final - 31 August 2026 About Coalition Clean Baltic and the scope of this response Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB) is a politically independent, non-profit network established in 1990 to protect and improve the environment…

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Sustainable fishing in the EU: State of play and orientations for 2027 The Irish Wildlife Trust is an environmental NGO working on issues around marine conservation including marine protected areas and fisheries. We welcome the opportunity to submit to this important EU consultation. Shared Fisheries The setting of TACs must be in line with best scientific advice.

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Submission from the Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation SUSTAINABLE FISHING IN THE EU: STATE OF PLAY AND ORIENTATIONS FOR 2027 – COM (2026) 271 final Introduction Overall, the message from this document is almost identical to previous year’s reports. It once again highlights the improvement in the status of many stocks across sea basins, including the Northeast Atlantic.

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Please find attached the comments of the Director-General for Fisheries of the Generalitat Valenciana on: Fishing as a mortality factor, it should be borne in mind that the adoption of fisheries management measures in the face of problems whose aetiology is alien to the fishing sector, as the same text recognises, only harms this sector and does not benefit the recovery of stocks.

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The text below provides a summary of Oceanas contribution. Please consult the attached document for our full and detailed response. Oceana welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commissions consultation on the state of play and orientations for sustainable fishing in 2027.

Specific proposals for fixing fishing opportunities for 2027 1. A PAF-specific Omnibus regulation should be adopted immediately, within a deadline compatible with the December AGRIFISH Council, so that its corrections can be effective before the fixing of the 2027 fishing opportunities. 2.

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Shark Trust Feedback for Sustainable fishing in the EU: State of play and orientations for 2027 Corresponding author: [name removed] | Shark Trust Fisheries Officer | [email removed] Elasmobranchs – sharks, skates and rays – are a complex and diverse subclass of Chondrichthyes, the cartilaginous fishes. Elasmobranchs represent over 1200 described species. Some seen as wildlife: e.g.

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Coldiretti, the largest organisation representing farmers and fishers in Italy and Europe, with its 1.6 million members, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to gather input on ‘Sustainable fishing in the EU: State of play and orientations for 2027. See detailed position paper attached.

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European Association of Fish Producers Organisations Association Européenne des Organisations de Producteurs dans le secteur de la pêche EAPO / AEOP H. Baelskaai 20 – 8400 OOSTENDE (Belgium) Tel: [phone removed] e-mail: [email removed] website: www.eapo.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EU Transparency Register number: 46491656228-65 Oostende, 28 August…

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An overriding objective of fisheries policy should be to avoid collapses of important stocks. All other objectives are dependent on that. This objective might be said to be implicit in EU fisheries policy. But it is unstated and there is little discussion of the risks involved in different policy alternatives. This has practical importance.

The setting of fishing opportunities for 2027 will shape the future of fisheries for years to come. Despite positive trends in some areas, the European Commission itself recently recognised in its Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) evaluation report that progress on stock rebuilding is lacking and the number of stocks threatened by collapse due to impaired recruitment has increased during the reporting period…

Aquatic Life Institute welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commissions annual state of play and orientations for sustainable fishing in 2027. However, we urge the Commission to explicitly account for the welfare of sentient aquatic animals, and to ensure that the orientations for 2027 explicitly cover aquatic animal welfare, including fishes, cephalopods, and decapod crustaceans.

South OOH welcomes the objectives put forward in the European Commission’s Communication. It welcomes the recognition of a “sustainable EU fisheries” that continues to improve and shares concerns about “some stocks still facing serious difficulties”.

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Subject: Policy Input: Post-Larval Rearing Networks & Escalating Fishing Closures To the European Commission (DG MARE), I am writing to submit a highly optimized, dual-pronged framework for the upcoming European Ocean Act to restore marine biomass while protecting coastal employment.

We welcome the opportunity to comment on the future of sustainable fisheries in the European Union. From the perspective of animal welfare and environmental protection, we believe that the EUs fisheries policy must prioritize the long-term health and resilience of our marine ecosystems.

Please find below the main issues raised up by the MEDAC (attached the full advice Ref.163/2026) Before any decision is taken, it is important to carry out a thorough socio-economic assessment, as MEDAC has emphasized on several occasions.

The Directorate-General for Maritime Policy and Sustainable Fisheries welcomes the progress achieved in the environmental sustainability of Mediterranean fisheries, as reflected in reduced fishing mortality and the gradual recovery of several stocks.

This is one of the most important consultations of the year for NDFG because it shapes the Commission's thinking before it proposes the **2027 fishing opportunities**. I'd keep the submission focused on strategic issues that affect the inshore fleet and avoid stock-specific arguments unless they're supported by evidence.

Our consultation feedback concerns the EUs orientations for sustainable fisheries management in 2027. It emphasises that fishing opportunities and quota decisions should continue to be based on the best available scientific advice from ICES, highlights signs of recovery in several Baltic Sea pelagic fish stocks, and stresses that the long-term recovery of the Baltic Sea depends on addressing broader environmental…

Our consultation feedback concerns the EUs orientations for sustainable fisheries management in 2027. It emphasises that fishing opportunities and quota decisions should continue to be based on the best available scientific advice from ICES, highlights signs of recovery in several Baltic Sea pelagic fish stocks, and stresses that the long-term recovery of the Baltic Sea depends on addressing broader environmental…

Fishing opportunities for 2027 must follow scientific advice, the precautionary principle and an ecosystem-based approach. Short-term economic pressure should not justify catch limits that delay stock recovery. Where scientific evidence is uncertain or data are insufficient, fishing mortality should be reduced rather than assuming that continued exploitation is safe.

ETF reaction to the Communication on Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2027 Summary The European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF), representing fishers across Europe, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission Communication “Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2027” COM(2026)271.

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PLK COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS SARL FEEDBACK REPORT - EU CONSULTATION ON SUSTAINABLE FISHING Date: April 2026 | Country: Democratic Republic of Congo 1. THE SITUATION IN DRC The Congo River and lakes of DRC have huge potential for sustainable fishing. Young entrepreneurs in DRC are investing in fish farming and fishing to fight hunger and create jobs. But we face 3 major blockages: 2.

A la atención de la Dirección General de Asuntos Marítimos y Pesca (DG MARE) — Comisión Europea. Presentado a través del portal «Díganos lo que piensa» (iniciativa 18413 — «Pesca sostenible en la UE: situación actual y orientaciones para 2027»), dentro del plazo de comentarios abierto hasta el 31 de agosto de 2026.

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1. Science-based Total Allowable Catches (TACs): The setting of Total Allowable Catches (TACs) must be based exclusively on the best available scientific advice, in particular assessments provided by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).

The European fishing sector remains fully committed to the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), including the long-term sustainability of fish stocks, the provision of healthy seafood, and the economic and social viability of coastal communities.