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06 May 2026
EU Common Fisheries Policy: A Decade of Mixed Results on Sustainability and Economic Performance
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06 May 2026
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The European Commission's ten-year evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (2014–2024) shows slow fish stock recovery and persistent economic challenges for EU fishers, despite some progress in reducing overfishing.
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CoC aspirational objectives
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1. Healthy, balanced and sustainable diets for all European consumers
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2. Prevention and reduction of food loss and waste
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3. A climate - neutral food chain in Europe by 2050
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4. An optimised circular and resource-efficient food chain in Europe
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5. Sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all
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6. Sustainable value creation in the European food supply chain through partnership
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7. Sustainable sourcing in food supply chains
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Sustainable fishing levels rose from 50% to 63%, but fish stocks are not recovering fast enough. EU fishers face ageing fleets, rising costs, and poor implementation of key rules by Member States remains the main obstacle. The findings will feed into the Commission's upcoming 2040 Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture.
The evaluation will now serve as the foundation for the Commission's upcoming 2040 Vision for Fisheries and Aquaculture, a 15-year strategic framework set to guide future policy reforms.
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