Europe’s Small-Scale Fishers Are Being Left Behind — It’s Time to Make Fishing Fair.
Muireann Kavanagh
ARRANMORE, IRELAND
Gwen Pennarun
BRITTANY, FRANCE
Sandrine Thomas
BRITTANY, FRANCE
We’re a campaign shaped and supported by 33 small-scale fisher organisations across Europe
We are calling on the European Commission to stand up for small-scale, low-impact fishers.
We urge the European Commission to ensure fair access and targeted support for those fishing responsibly and protect our seas.
Fair Quota Access
Implement Article 17 with clear, binding criteria that reward sustainable practices and community benefits.
Financial Support for a Just Transition
Prioritise small-scale, low-impact fishers in EU funding to support sustainability and market access.
Transparency & Accountability
Ensure fair, transparent allocation of subsidies and fishing opportunities, making sure that public resources serve the public good.
Campaign milestones
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JUNE 2025
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March 2025
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MARCH 2025
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SEPTEMBER 2024
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APRIL 2024
We delivered the Make Fishing Fair open letter to EU Commissioners and met to discuss the way forward.
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