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A continent-wide network monitoring ocean conditions in real time is shaping fisheries policy and driving sustainable investment in Europe's blue economy.

The EMD 2026 call for workshops is now open. Deadline is 18 Nov (23h59). European Maritime Day 2026 is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.

The Commission has presented a proposal for fishing opportunities in 2026 for the Mediterranean and the Black Seas, which promotes the sustainable management of fish stocks and delivers on the political commitments made in the MedFish4Ever and Sofia Declarations.

Mentors for Future Leaders is an initiative that brings together experienced professionals to advise and support emerging female leaders and entrepreneurs in the emerging blue economy sectors.

Call for expression of interest: Establishment of the EU Blue Economy Observatory Community of Practice (CoP)

On 30 July, the European Commission proposed measures to simplify the collection and compilation of statistics on European fisheries and aquaculture.

The European Union and the United Kingdom have marked the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship with agreements on a number of ambitious accords that will promote prosperity on both sides of the Channel and strengthen cooperation on common priorities.

The European Commission has selected 94 transport projects to receive nearly €2.8 billion in EU grants under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

The overall sustainability of EU fisheries continues to improve, with more fish stocks being fished at sustainable levels.