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Fisheries & Seafood | 15 July 2026

Rethinking Fisheries Subsidies: giving voice and justice to small scale, low impact fishers
Fisheries & Seafood
Wildlife & habitats
Fisheries Policy
Fisheries Enforcement
Europe
EU

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Rethinking Fisheries Subsidies: giving voice and justice to small scale, low impact fishers

Small-scale, low-impact fishers are the real guardians of the sea. They use methods that protect marine ecosystems while sustaining coastal communities, but they are often left behind in EU fisheries policy. The EU needs to ensure they have fair access to resources, a stronger voice in decision-making, and the support they need to keep fishing responsibly for future generations.