On Monday 24 November, European Commissioner for Fisheries Costas Kadis opened the dialogue on implementing support for Small-Scale and Coastal Fisheries (SSCF), recalling their essential role for the local economy, maritime culture and food security in the EU.
The effects of climate change, fuel costs and operational expenses - closely linked to the need to decarbonise and modernise the fishing fleet - as well as competition for marine space, strong market pressure from industrial fleets...