EU pelagic industry position paper on fishing opportunities and coastal state negotiations for pelagic stocks for 2026
The EU pelagic industry faces an extremely difficult situation in 2026, with significant reductions in TACs (Total Allowable Catches) planned for many important stocks.
A combination of unfavorable natural factors, imperfect scientific assessments, and irresponsible behavior on the part of other coastal states risks putting fishermen and other actors in the fishing value chain in a critical situation.