Fishing Opportunities and Small-scale Coastal Fisheries (SSCF) in the Baltic 2027: Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea
LIFE responds to the EC Proposal to fish the fishing opportunities in the Baltic […]
Contribution of LIFE to the Ocean Act Consultation
In April 2026, the Commission launched a public consultation to help shape the European Ocean […]
Supporting Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Next EU Budget: right on ring-fencing the budget, wrong on defining small-scale fisheries.
LIFE welcomes key elements of the draft report presented by PECH Rapporteur Niclas Herbst on […]
Strengthening CFP Delivery: Key Findings from the European Commission Evaluation and LIFE Analysis
The European Commission’s evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) echoes concerns raised by the […]
A practical definition of EU small-scale fisheries: LIFE’s position
Defining small-scale fisheries has become a key policy issue, essential for ensuring fair access to […]
Mobilizing the 2021-2027 EMFAF Sectoral Support to Finance the Energy Transition in Fisheries
LIFE is the Coordinator of the Working Group on Small-scale Fisheries, one of 10 Working […]
LIFE Position on the Energy Transition and Alignment with the ETP Small-Scale Fisheries Working Group
LIFE fully supports and endorses the recommendations of the ETP Small-Scale Fisheries Working Group, particularly […]
Ocean Act, Call for Evidence – LIFE position
LIFE has submitted its input to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the forthcoming […]
Bluefin Tuna Recovery: Call on the French Minister to Ensure Fair Access
LIFE, the Prud’homie des pêcheurs de La Ciotat, the CDPMEM du Var, and the Plateforme […]
Putting Stocks Recovery at the Centre of EU Fisheries Decisions
As EU fisheries ministers prepare for the pivotal December Council meeting, we are issuing a […]
Restoring Fish Stocks: Exchange between LIFE and the Commission on Why Reforming ICES Advice and Its Use Must Be a Priority
Restoring Europe’s fish stocks and the ecosystems that sustain them must be an urgent political […]
LIFE urges Commissioner to strengthen the scientific basis of EU fisheries management ahead of ICES agreement renewal.
The letter highlights the need for better data quality and more realistic proxy values to […]
Commission Baltic Quota Proposals for 2026: a step in the right direction, but not right that small-scale fisheries should carry such a heavy burden.
LIFE welcomes the Commission proposal for next year’s Baltic fishing opportunities, as a step in […]
LIFE Addresses Commissioner Kadis Regarding Article 17 Vademecum
A letter has been addressed to Commissioner Costas Kadis regarding the upcoming publication of the […]
EU Urged to Prioritize Small-Scale Fishers in Ambitious Ocean Pact
Brussels, 28 May 2025 — In a compelling open letter addressed to the College of […]
Call to reform the agreement with ICES to provide scientific advice for fisheries management
The Low Impact Fishers of Europe call on DG Mare for an urgent reform of […]
LIFE’s contribution to the CFP Consultation
In January 2025, the European Commission opened a public consultation to gather evidence, insights, concerns, […]
LIFE’s Views on the Ocean Pact
In January, the European Commission launched a call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact, […]
LIFE position on Swedish Government assignment to conduct a scientific project on pelagic stocks in the Baltic Sea
The Low Impact Fishers of Europe (LIFE) supports the draft project presented by the Swedish […]
Manifesto for the 10th Legislature 2024 – 2029
Fair Policies for Fair Fisheries Fair for the Fishers, Fair for Future Generations and Fair […]
Baltic Sea: Total Allowable Catch 2025
Following the introduction of emergency measures in the Baltic to protect cod stocks five years […]
Baltic Emergency: No fishers of the future without fish in the future!
Rebuilding biomass, reforming scientific advice: the alarming state of the Baltic Sea fisheries requires urgent […]
Energy Transition and Decarbonisation – LIFE Statement
Energy transition and Decarbonisation of the fishing fleet : the Low Impact Fishers of Europe […]
LIFE responds to the public consultation on the European Commission’s proposal to modify the Multiannual Plan (MAP) for the Baltic Sea.
A feedback period was opened between December and January 2024 to provide comments on the […]
New EU Control Regulation System Enters Into Force
New rules for a reinforced control system entered into force on Tuesday 9 January 2024. […]
LIFE, together with the #RestoreNature Coalition Calls on all Members of the European Parliament and EU Member States to Support the Final Adoption of the Nature Restoration Law.
In view of the upcoming vote on November 29th in the ENVI committee on the […]
LIFE’s Response to the European Commission’s “Pact for Fisheries and Oceans”
To meet its legal obligations to report on the implementation of the CFP (and […]
LIFE replies to EU consultation on eel management
Earlier this year the EU sought advice and recommendations from stakeholders regarding eel management after […]