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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 13887
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NEWS BRIEFS / Fisheries

European Commission adjusts swordfish fishing rules in Mediterranean

12/06/26 (Agence Europe) – On Friday 12 June, the European Commission presented a delegated regulation amending the rules applicable to the multiannual recovery programme for swordfish in the Mediterranean. The text transposes into EU law the recommendation adopted in November 2025 by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) on the experimental use of trap lines. The proposal authorises the combined use of hooks and loops, limited to 2,500 units per vessel targeting swordfish, with the possibility of a second set on board for trips lasting more than two days, subject to strict storage conditions. Link to delegated act: https://aeur.eu/f/mbq (LC)

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SECTORAL POLICIES
TRANSPORT: air passengers’ rights – Cyprus Presidency of EU Council confident of agreement with European Parliament on Monday 15 June
CLIMATE/TRADE: political agreement in principle in EU Council on extending CBAM, despite lack of support from four countries
AGRICULTURE: European Commission proposes financial relief and support for EU farmers over fertiliser
AGRICULTURE: Norbert Lins proposes maintaining CAP’s two pillars and effective support
AGRICULTURE: Copa-Cogeca voices reservations about Cypriot budget proposal on 2028–2034 CAP
HEALTH: European Ministers called on to make progress on biotechnologies, medical devices, and safeguarding security of supply of medicines
HEALTH: European Medicines Agency recommended 104 human medicines and 30 veterinary medicines in 2025
MIGRATION: Pact on Migration and Asylum officially enters into force in European Union
DIGITAL: Spain wants “clear safeguards” for minors in future Digital Fairness Act
ENERGY: EU dependence on Russian gas is turning into a dependence on US LNG, according to Strategic Perspectives
ENERGY: 18 organisations call for revised timetable for implementation of Methane Regulation
ECONOMY - FINANCE - BUSINESS
FINANCES: three lines of convergence emerge on reform of financial supervision at close of Cyprus Presidency of EU Council
ECONOMY: András Kármán hopes for approval of Hungary’s revised post-Covid-19 plan on 10 July
ECONOMY: Spain authorised to activate Stability and Growth Pact flexibility to increase its military spending
TAXATION: EU Council backs October removal of Belize from ‘grey’ list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
BANKS: 2027 banking stress test to incorporate climate risk for first time
EXTERNAL ACTION
FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Ukraine, Middle East, and relations with China on Monday’s Foreign Affairs Council agenda
SECURITY - DEFENCE
NATO: Alliance to reduce strength of Kosovo Force over coming months
CYBERSECURITY: EU tests Cybersecurity Reserve in joint exercise simulating cyberattacks on rail networks and ports
COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU
TRANSPARENCY: European Commission should have granted broad access to Covid-19 vaccine purchase agreements, Court of Justice Advocate General confirms
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS - SOCIETAL ISSUES
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COUNCIL OF EUROPE
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NEWS BRIEFS
AUSTRALIA: European Union and Australia reaffirm their commitment to combatting radicalisation at annual Counter-Terrorism Dialogue
BRAZIL: EU and Brazil sign digital partnership to strengthen cooperation on data governance, AI and infrastructure
DIGITAL: group of MEPs asks Roberta Metsola to promote European alternatives to Teams, Outlook, and cloud services
DIGITAL: European Commission expects to receive recommendations from task force on protection of minors by mid-July
FISHERIES: European Commission adjusts swordfish fishing rules in Mediterranean