Past Events

This is one of a series of hearings organized by the PECH (Fisheries) Committee in 2012. An agenda has not yet been published. Please check back as updated information is  forthcoming. In the meantime check the link below.

• PECH Committee website

The exhibition will be displayed at the ASP ground floor, outside the MEP restaurant. Historical photos showing our record catches will be shown, which contrast markedly with the state of fish stocks today. On May 30, 1830-1930, speeches will be made by Professor Callum Roberts and Isabella Lövin (Greens/EFA, Sweden). On May 31, 1230-1400, room A5E1, Professor Roberts will present his new book "The Ocean of Life: The Fate of Man and the Sea", followed by a discussion.

• Review of Professor Roberts book in the Economist

Fish Dependence is the day on which imports have to be relied upon because national catches would have run out if only home-caught fish had been eaten since 1 January. Despite having by far the largest fleet in the EU, Spain relies on imports for over 7 months per year to satisfy domestic demand for fish products.

• Fish Dependence 2012 report from nef

This event is part of a DG MARE funded project to increase selectivity in the Baltic Sea cod fishery.

• Invitation with agenda

Items for discussion will concern the CFP reform and will focus on regionalisation and discards. The meeting of the BALTFISH Forum is scheduled for 21 May from 10.30 - 16.30 in Helsinki. It will be followed by the BALTFISH High-level group, which includes Director Generals from each Member State's Ministry, on 22 May.

At this extraordinary meeting of the Fisheries Committee, Ulrika Rodust will present her report on the CFP reform Basic Regulation. The external dimension of the CFP will also be discussed.

• Fish Dependence 2012 report from nef

The European Maritime Day is celebrated annually on 20 May since 2008. The purpose is to highlight the importance of seas and oceans and the challenges facing maritime regions and sectors, Several events are organised across Europe, and a main event is held in one place, in the form of a high level meeting and a stakeholder conference. After Brussels 2008, Rome 2009, Gijon 2010 and Gdansk 2011, the 2012 edition will be organised in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden – for the first time in Scandinavia and in the North Sea area. The European Commission is the organiser of the event, with the government of Sweden, Region Västra Götaland and the City of Gothenburg acting as local partners. The conference will take place in Eriksbergshallen in the former shipyard area of Gothenburg on 21-22 May 2012. Information on the event will be continuously updated on the official website of the European Commission.

• Official Website

GLOBE, the international network of parliamentarians and legislators, along with a coalition of Italian NGOs has organised this event in the Italian parliament to discuss the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy