December 7, 2020 — A provisional political agreement on the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) for the period of 2021-2027 has been reached by the European Commission, Council, and Parliament.
The new package is intended to support sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, the development of local coastal communities, the promotion of a sustainable blue economy, the implementation of the E.U.’s maritime policy towards safe and sustainably managed seas and oceans, and international ocean governance.