Today, I presented #Vision2040 alongside my colleague, Vice-President @RaffaeleFitto: a clear path to resilient and competitive fisheries and aquaculture sectors, grounded in healthy seas, profitable businesses and thriving communities. Our food security, coastal jobs and maritime identity depend on it. Our priorities: 🔹 Modern fleets and an affordable energy transition. 🔹 Simpler rules and better access to investment. 🔹 Attractive careers for a new generation. 🔹 Fair competition and zero tolerance for illegal fishing. Sustainability and competitiveness must advance together. Healthy fish stocks sustain livelihoods. Viable businesses give people the confidence to invest, innovate and stay in the sector. We have listened to fishers, aquaculture producers, coastal communities, scientists and marine conservation groups. Now we must turn that dialogue into action—with Member States, regions and the people whose future is at stake. Commission presents its Vision 2040 for a thriving fisheries and aquaculture sector share.google/vNb1MjjfUcHbHuu…

A very good exchange with Chile’s Foreign Affairs Minister @MinPerezMac on ocean governance and the #OceanEye International Alliance. Ocean protection and sustainable management are important pillars of EU–Chile cooperation. We look forward to continuing our close dialogue and strengthening our joint efforts for the ocean.🌊🇪🇺🇨🇱

An insightful and honest exchange with @EuropecheOrg, following Tuesday’s presentation of the Vision 2040 for Fisheries and Aquaculture.   The Vision identifies key concerns of the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and puts forward concrete steps to address them: addressing the landing obligation, facilitating fleet modernization, supporting small scale fishers, ensuring level playing field, fighting against IUU fishing, and providing a simplified legal framework for aquaculture.   Our commitment is clear. To deliver concrete results fast. We will continue working together to make these benefits real and immediate for fishers and coastal communities.

What happens when small-scale fishers are missing from the data shaping decisions about our seas? 🎣 Their needs risk being overlooked. The EU-funded #EM4SSF project is working to change that, supporting healthier seas and coastal communities. 👇 link.europa.eu/RhkdKG

The Arctic is changing fast. Europe’s new Arctic Strategy sets out 4 priorities: 🔹Climate action & research 🔹Security & resilience 🔹Sustainable economic growth 🔹People at the centre Together we create a secure & prosperous Arctic future. ➡️ link.europa.eu/3PhFg4

Great exchange with MEP @CarmenCrespoPP, Chair of the Committee on Fisheries (PECH), MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral, Vice-Chair of the PECH Committee and MEP @ilecallennec, EPP Coordinator in the PECH Committee on Vision2040 for fisheries and aquaculture.   We discussed our shared vision for the future of EU fisheries, focusing on the challenges, opportunities and priorities that will shape the sector in the years ahead.   Our ambition is to ensure a competitive, resilient and sustainable fisheries sector, supporting fishers and coastal communities while safeguarding our fisheries for future generations.

Too many shore crabs can mean trouble for coastal ecosystems. 🦀 Instead of letting unwanted catches go to waste, Danish start-up Decameal transforms them into useful marine ingredients. Discover their #BlueInvest success story 👇 link.europa.eu/XP4Pyj

🌊 A new Vision for Europe's fisheries and aquaculture. Vision 2040 sets out how the EU aims to support sustainable food production, competitive businesses and healthy aquatic ecosystems over the next 15 years. Discover more: link.europa.eu/fV9qtc

Through technical assistance, the #CE4EUislands secretariat supports island communities as they work to move their clean energy transition forward 🏝️ Watch our short video and learn why islands are at the forefront of the #EnergyTransition 👇 link.europa.eu/txxXWW

🎣 Work in fisheries or aquaculture? Which EU rules and reporting requirements take up the most time? Help us identify where paperwork could be simplified by completing a 15-minute anonymous survey. 📅 Have your say by 31 October: survey.questionstar.com/1e86…

Close, connected and critical to our future. This is the Arctic. Europe’s Northern Neighborhood. Tomorrow, we’re presenting a new Strategy for our common geographical and political space.

Pleased to welcome Fernando Andresen Guimarães, Director for International Ocean Governance & Sustainable Fisheries at @EU_MARE, to Vigo. ⚓Aboard our #OceanGuardian 🐟At the fish market 💬Discussing challenges & opportunities for fisheries control #WeAssist #CFP

🌊 How can countries along the Atlantic coast work together to build a stronger, more sustainable future? The European Commission wants your input as it develops a new strategy for the region. 🗓️ Share your views by 26th November: link.europa.eu/qNKPGX

Meeting Greenlandic youth and academics at the University of Greenland piloting a new study programme rooted in Greenland’s unique natural environment, culture and labour market needs.🇬🇱 We continued discussions with researchers and scientists at the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources, which offered valuable insights into the study of Arctic ecosystems and the sustainable management of natural resources. This is the bedrock of Greenland’s sustainable future and a source of inspiration for our work on the EU ocean research and innovation strategy coming up next year.

Concluding my visit to Greenland 🇬🇱🇪🇺 Thank you to Minister Peter Borg for the warm hospitality. Our bilateral talks allowed us to dive deep into local realities, mapping out shared challenges and mutual goals in fisheries management and ocean governance. 🌊🐟 🇬🇱 🇪🇺

Join the 7th #EUBlueParks Community Workshop online - registrations are now open! 🌊 🗓️ 13:30 – 17:30, 16 November 2026 Secure your spot: eublueparks-workshop.wmhproj… @Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV @blue4allproject @horizoneu

💧 80,000+ water enterprises. 1.6 million jobs. And plenty of ideas worth scaling. EIT Water officially launched in Málaga, bringing together Europe's water, marine and maritime communities to support innovation and develop the skills the sector needs: link.europa.eu/hbgWvV

📣 Call for Mediterranean MPAs (Deadline Extended: 30 October!) The #100MPAMedAlliance is selecting 20 Marine Protected Areas before submitting its @InterregEuroMED proposal. Selected MPAs get up to €25,000 in free support (capacity building, technical assistance, networking)! Read the call👉 shorturl.at/iWZSC Apply here👉shorturl.at/FOle8

In Nuuk on a two-day visit deepening the 🇪🇺🇬🇱 partnership on ocean governance, fisheries, and the blue economy in the Arctic. Fisheries are the economic foundation of many communities across Greenland. We can do a lot to advance our shared goals for responsible use of resources, strengthening local business and livelihoods.

🌱 How can algae-based biostimulants support more sustainable agriculture while creating new opportunities for Europe’s #algae sector? At the latest #EU4Algae webinar, experts explored policy, regulation, commercial applications and research: link.europa.eu/F96fkw