{"id":22371,"date":"2026-04-01T13:05:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifeplatform.eu\/?p=22371"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:21:30","slug":"a-practical-definition-of-eu-small-scale-fisheries-lifes-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifeplatform.eu\/ma\/a-practical-definition-of-eu-small-scale-fisheries-lifes-position\/","title":{"rendered":"A practical definition of EU small-scale fisheries: LIFE\u2019s position"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Defining small-scale fisheries has become a key policy issue, essential for ensuring fair access to resources, targeted funding, and proper representation of the sector.<\/p>\n<p>LIFE supports the definition used under the <strong><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund<\/span><\/span><\/strong>: vessels under 12 metres using non-towed gears. This provides a clear and practical basis for implementing EU policies, including the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Common Fisheries Policy<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>A consistent definition is needed to apply Article 17 fairly, support the energy transition, and strengthen the role of small-scale fisheries in EU decision-making.<\/p>\n<p>While alternative approaches exist, LIFE considers them less suitable for policymaking and calls for a simple, workable definition that delivers for fishers and coastal communities.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"931\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lifeplatform.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/EN_Practicle-Definition-SSF.pdf\">Access the position here<\/a><\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Defining small-scale fisheries has become a key policy issue, essential for ensuring fair access to resources, targeted funding, and proper representation of the sector. 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