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European Bottom Fishing Alliance

EBFA

The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) is a fishing industry coalition of 20 000 fishermen and women representing 7 000 vessels from 14 European coastal countries, ranging from artisanal to large scale bottom fisheries.

Lobbying Activity

Response to Uniform format for national restoration plans

7 Feb 2025

The European Bottom Fishing Alliance (EBFA) acknowledges the European Commissions commitment to environmental sustainability through the adopted Nature Restoration Law. For the fishing sector it is crucial to ensure that its implementation is pragmatic, equitable, and scientifically sound. The proposed model for national restoration plans presents significant challenges that need to be addressed for a balanced and effective approach, as described in the document attached.
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Meeting with Caroline Roose (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

16 Oct 2023 · Plan d'Action ressources halieutiques et écosystèmes marins

Meeting with Virginijus Sinkevičius (Commissioner) and

20 Oct 2022 · To discuss and answer questions about the implementing regulation on vulnerable marine ecosystems

Meeting with Francisco José Millán Mon (Member of the European Parliament)

13 Oct 2022 · Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1614 of 15 September 2022 determining the existing deep-sea fishing areas and establishing a list of areas where vulnerable marine ecosystems are known to occur or are likely to occur