Europêche, the representative body of Europe’s fishing sector, welcomes the successful conclusion of the Meeting of Experts on Guidelines for Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers, held under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO) from 27 to 31 October 2025 in Geneva.

Europêche, the representative body of Europe’s fishing sector, has appointed Margot Angibaud as senior policy advisor to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to sustainable bottom fishing and amplify the sector’s voice in EU and international decision-making. With this move, Europêche aims to intensify its advocacy for the EU fleet by promoting sustainable ocean governance, showcasing the sector’s achievements, boosting business competitiveness and securing a level playing field.

Europêche welcomes today’s political agreement by EU fisheries ministers on the 2026 catch limits for key Baltic Sea fish stocks. The sector particularly recognises that the final Council agreement represents a major improvement compared to the initial European Commission proposal, which would have resulted in the closure of many fishing companies across the Baltic region. The decision more effectively balances environmental sustainability with socioeconomic realities in setting Total Allowable Catches (TACs). For key species such as cod and Western herring, the revised measures will help preserve a minimum level of activity and maintain the viability of remaining fleets while continuing to support stock recovery.