Costas Kadis
European Commissioner responsible for fisheries and ocean policy.
Lobbying Activity
Meeting with ASOCIACION DE ORGANIZACIONES DE PRODUCTORES DE PESCA DEL CANTÁBRICO
4 Dec 2025 · Presentation of the association’s objectives and discussion around fleet renewal, a specific fund for the fisheries sector, fisheries management plans and simplification.
Meeting with Federation of European Aquaculture Producers and
3 Dec 2025 · Exchange of views around Oceans Pact, Vision for the Future of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Europe by 2040 and evaluation and possible revision of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)
Meeting with Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union and
1 Dec 2025 · Presentation of the proposal for a “Blue Foods” project and action plan
Meeting with Croatian Chamber of Economy and
27 Nov 2025 · Stakeholder meeting with the representatives of the fisheries and aquaculture sector
Meeting with Unknown Organization
27 Nov 2025 · Exchange on marine aquaculture, farming tuna and small pelagic fish production.
Meeting with RIBARSKA ZADRUGA FRIŠKA RIBA
27 Nov 2025 · EMFF funded projects and support to fishermen
Meeting with Unknown Organization
27 Nov 2025 · Presentation innovative aquaculture facilities - Increasing production capabilities - Supporting business expansion
Meeting with FUNDACION OCEANA and
7 Nov 2025 · Participation of NGOs to Advisory Councils
Meeting with Comité national des pêches maritimes et des élevages marins and Unknown Organization
6 Nov 2025 · Future of the fishing sector in Gard and Occitanie
Meeting with Ocean Energy Europe
4 Nov 2025 · Ocean Energy
Meeting with Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer
4 Nov 2025 · Exchange on the ICES scientific process and future challenges
Meeting with Unknown Organization and Unknown Organization
23 Oct 2025 · History of the Museum
Meeting with Blue Marine Belgium
16 Oct 2025 · MPA creation
Meeting with Confederazione Nazionale Coldiretti and
15 Oct 2025 · Sardine fry fishery in Liguria region
Meeting with Baltic Sea Advisory Council
14 Oct 2025 · Upcoming October AGRIFISH Council
Meeting with ClientEarth AISBL and
14 Oct 2025 · General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) and Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Meeting with Unknown Organization
10 Oct 2025 · Analysis of aquaculture production framework at EU
Meeting with Estonian Fishermen's Association
26 Sept 2025 · Coastal fishing, impact of predators (grey seals and cormorants), investments in small ports
Meeting with Unknown Organization
26 Sept 2025 · Marine biology, fish biology and fisheries, remote sensing and marine optics
Meeting with Estonian Fishermen's Association
26 Sept 2025 · Visit to a production complex and cold storage
Meeting with Eesti Kaubandus-Tööstuskoda and
25 Sept 2025 · Meeting with the fishery sector representatives
Meeting with Eesti Kaubandus-Tööstuskoda
25 Sept 2025 · Coastal Fishing & processing activity
Meeting with OceanCare
16 Sept 2025 · Petition Handover “Because our Planet is Blue”
Meeting with Confederazione Nazionale Coldiretti
15 Sept 2025 · Presentation of the organisation and its vision on the CFP in the Mediterranean and on the structural policy
Meeting with Confederazione Cooperative Italiane
8 Sept 2025 · Presentation of the organisation and its vision on the CFP in the Mediterranean and on the structural policy
Meeting with Związek Polskich Producentów Ryb and
4 Sept 2025 · Baltic fishing opportunities and challenges in the Baltic, aquaculture, control, MFF/EMFAF
Meeting with Unknown Organization
22 Jul 2025 · School of Marine Sciences, Technology and Sustainable Development
Meeting with WWF European Policy Programme
18 Jul 2025 · Implementation of the Western Mediterranean multi-annual Plan
Meeting with Water Europe and Wetlands International - European Association
17 Jul 2025 · European Ocean Pact - Water Resilience Strategy
Meeting with Unknown Organization
17 Jul 2025 · Exchange of views on the CFP – specific challenges to small scale fisher
Meeting with Sustainable Eel Group
15 Jul 2025 · How to accelerate recovery of the European Eel
Meeting with Confederación Española de Pesca and
11 Jul 2025 · Review of the Common Fisheries Policy, Oceans Pact, and future situation of the fishing sector
Meeting with Greenpeace European Unit and
10 Jul 2025 · Review of the Common Fisheries Policy, Oceans Pact, and future situation of the fishing activity and marine environment
Meeting with Environmental Justice Foundation
1 Jul 2025 · Priorities for the IUU fishing coalition
Meeting with Kesko Corporation and
29 Jun 2025 · Fisheries and aquaculture issues, supply chain/trends, innovative products
Meeting with Unknown Organization
27 Jun 2025 · Critical raw materials and responsible mining
Meeting with Unknown Organization
27 Jun 2025 · Sustainable tourism in the Arctic
Meeting with ΕΝΩΣΗ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ ΑΓΡΟΤΩΝ and
21 Jun 2025 · Challenges faced by Cypriot fishers
Meeting with MEDAC and
19 Jun 2025 · Common fisheries policy, aquaculture
Meeting with Med Sea Alliance
6 Jun 2025 · Protection of the marine environment and its biological resources in the Mediterranean
Meeting with Fondazione Ambientalista Marevivo ETS
6 Jun 2025 · Protection of the marine environment and transition of small fishers to more sustainable practices
Meeting with EU Fish Processors and Traders Association
5 Jun 2025 · Current situation of seafood processing and marketing activities in the European Union
Meeting with Danish Fishers Producer Organisation and
27 May 2025 · Common Fisheries Policy
Meeting with Irish Farmers' Association and
23 May 2025 · Common fisheries policy – challenges to the fisheries and aquaculture sectors
Meeting with University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Cork and Munster Technological University
22 May 2025 · Marine research, ocean technologies and innovation
Meeting with Irish Environmental Network
22 May 2025 · Exchange of views on marine protection
Meeting with FUNDACION OCEANA and
13 May 2025 · Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Meeting with Asociación para la Defensa de la Naturaleza
1 May 2025 · Presentation of the Life Ecorest project
Meeting with Confederación Española de Pesca and
30 Apr 2025 · Review of the Common Fisheries Policy, Oceans Pact, and future situation of the fishing sector
Meeting with Confederación Española de Pesca and FEDERACIÓN NACIONAL DE COFRADÍAS DE PESCADORES
29 Apr 2025 · Review of the Common Fisheries Policy, Oceans Pact, and future situation of the fishing sector
Meeting with Λασκαρίδης ναυτιλιακη
24 Apr 2025 · Implementation of EU IUU Fisheries Regulations by Flag States
Meeting with Comité Interdépartemental des Pêches Maritimes et des Elevages Marins Pyrénées-Atlantiques/Landes
14 Apr 2025 · Presentation of the fishing sector in La Réunion
Meeting with The Cyprus Institute
11 Apr 2025 · General presentation of the Cyprus Institute
Meeting with Low Impact Fishers of Europe
9 Apr 2025 · LIFE’s needs and priorities
Meeting with Conférence des Régions Périphériques Maritimes d'Europe (CRPM)
8 Apr 2025 · Discussion on the European Ocean Pact, the CFP and the EU Arctic Policy
Meeting with Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association and Cooperatie Kottervisserij Nederland (VisNed)
7 Apr 2025 · Stakeholder session on EU and third countries including food security, transition of the fleet, spatial planning and innovation
Meeting with Damen Shipyards Group
7 Apr 2025 · Innovative solutions tested in shipyards and installed in vessels
Meeting with Stichting Wageningen Research
7 Apr 2025 · Innovative fishing techniques
Meeting with International Union for Conservation of Nature EU Representative Office and European Bureau for Conservation and Development
4 Apr 2025 · Balancing fisheries activities with environmental protection
Meeting with Magallanes Renovables S.L.
3 Apr 2025 · Courtesy meeting and presentation of ideas on renewable energies
Meeting with Swedish Society for Nature Conservation and
27 Mar 2025 · Baltic Sea fisheries and challenges
Meeting with Norwegian Seafood Federation
20 Mar 2025 · The seafood industry - importance for the local economy and society
Meeting with European Molluscan Producers' Association
18 Mar 2025 · Presentation of views about aquaculture
Meeting with The Pew Charitable Trusts
17 Mar 2025 · Presentation and discussion of priorities of Pew
Meeting with FUNDACION OCEANA
17 Mar 2025 · Presentation of Oceana and discussion of priorities
Meeting with Università Politecnica delle Marche
14 Mar 2025 · Presentation of the University and its courses
Meeting with European farmers and European agri-cooperatives
3 Mar 2025 · Courtesy meeting regarding fisheries and fish farming state in the EU
Meeting with European Marine Board
21 Feb 2025 · New Commission mandate & the work of the EMB
Meeting with ΑΚΤΗ Κέντρο Μελετών και Έρευνας (AKTI Project and Research Centre)
13 Feb 2025 · Presentation of AKTI’s projects related to ocean sustainability
Meeting with Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative
13 Feb 2025 · Presentation of CSTI’s activities related to the European Commission’s policies on sustainable tourism, marine conservation and fisheries
Meeting with Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
3 Feb 2025 · New Commission mandate & Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems
Meeting with Federation of European Aquaculture Producers
24 Jan 2025 · Fish Farming in the EU, Common Fisheries Policy and promotion of aquatic food consumption
Meeting with Stichting BirdLife Europe
24 Jan 2025 · BirdLife Europe’s Report: Progress and Pitfalls in Implementing the EU Biodiversity Strategy
Meeting with Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee
20 Jan 2025 · Ocean research and innovation
Meeting with Europe Jacques Delors
15 Jan 2025 · European Oceans Pact
Meeting with ΕΝΩΣΗ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ ΑΓΡΟΤΩΝ and
20 Dec 2024 · Discussion on the main challenges in the fisheries sector in Cyprus
Meeting with Eurogroup for Animals
11 Dec 2024 · Exchange of views on aquatic animal welfare