On Monday 28 May, the European Commission announced the opening of a public consultation to assess the performance of the direct management component of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the period 2014-2020. Stakeholders will be asked to complete a questionnaire.
The EMFF aims to support implementation of the EU’s Integrated Maritime Policy and Common Fisheries Policy.
90% of the Fund is managed autonomously by national authorities.
Nonetheless, just over 10% - €647,275,400 in total over the seven years 2014-2020 – has been earmarked for measures managed directly by the services of the European Commission.
Approximately 100 contracts under this direct management part of the programme are signed each year. The main activities are: - the integrated governance of maritime and coastal affairs (including European Maritime Day); - development of the Common Information Sharing Environment (CISE); - maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal zone management processes; - development and operation of the European marine observation and data network (EMODnet) and seabed maps; - the blue economy; - protection of the marine environment; - scientific advice; - specific control; - and advisory councils. (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)