Ensuring profitability, promoting the blue economy and protecting oceans

In his introductory speech, Mr Kadis spoke of the need to secure a sustainable, competitive and resilient fisheries and aquaculture sectors, and promote the blue economy while protecting the oceans.

For that, the Commissioner-designate will rely on the conclusions of the ongoing evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), a comprehensive analysis of current legislation that will include a broad stakeholder consultation, and the results of which, expected by the end of 2025, will be discussed with Parliament. In response to MEP questions, Mr Kadis did not rule out legislative changes, in view of this assessment and the evolution of the EU fishing fleet.

Asked about the landing obligation rules, the Commissioner-designate highlighted the need to address discards, as well as the importance of comprehensive and quality data. He stressed that fish discards do not increase profitability nor maritime…