Ocean Diplomacy for EU Fisheries Competitiveness

by name voted on 28.04.2026

Summary

The report calls for stronger ocean diplomacy to protect the competitiveness of EU fisheries against unfair global competition and to ensure sustainable marine management.

10 28.04.2026

Report

trade

transport

environment

social policy

public administration

international relations

agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

The EU aims to lead global ocean governance to protect its massive maritime territory and economic interests.
There is an urgent need to combat unfair competition from non-EU vessels that do not follow the same high sustainability standards.
New regulations are being used to take action against countries that fail to cooperate in sustainable fishing practices.
The report calls for increased maritime security to tackle threats like shadow fleets, piracy, and cyberattacks on underwater infrastructure.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Speeches

11 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Antonella SBERNA

Antonella SBERNA

ECR

0:09 min

20. The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture (debate)

Karin KARLSBRO

Renew

1:11 min

20. The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture REPORT on the role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture The role of ocean diplomacy for the competitiveness of EU fisheries and aquaculture

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