Designato per la Pesca e gli Oceani
Europêche, the leading trade body representing the European fishing industry, warmly welcomes the nomination of Costas Kadis as the new Commissioner-designate for Fisheries and Oceans. Europêche is eager to work closely with Mr. Kadis to ensure the industry remains sustainable, competitive, and resilient. Europêche is particularly keen to collaborate on ensuring a level playing field for the entire fisheries chain, safeguarding EU’s food sovereignty and providing vital support to coastal communities across the Union.
Javier Garat, President of Europêche, declared: ‘It is our hope that Mr. Kadis will restore the balance between biodiversity conservation, the sustainable use of natural resources, and food security – an equilibrium that was regrettably lacking in the previous legislative term. With his extensive experience in nature, agriculture, and fisheries, we believe he is well-equipped to address the realities faced by our sector and coastal communities.’
Europêche also welcomes the mandate given to the Executive Vice-President-Designate for Cohesion and Reforms. He will be tasked with helping to ensure that fisheries becomes more resilient, sustainable and competitive in the global market. It represents a significant step toward elevating fisheries and food production on the Commission's agenda, as advocated by the sector, with a dedicated focus at the Vice-Presidency level.
In this context, as outlined in the mandate for the Commissioner-Designate for Agriculture and Food, we need a Fisheries Commissioner who will work closely with fellow College Members to develop a cohesive 'vision for food', promote trade reciprocity, and advance a strategy for generational renewal within the sector.
The sector looks forward to a fruitful and constructive partnership with the new European Commission that ensures both the sector competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
As the industry faces a variety of critical challenges, Europêche is eager to discuss the following high-priority issues:
Daniel Voces, managing director of Europêche, declared “While the new College of Commissioners is expected to take office by December 1, this meeting will ensure that pressing fisheries issues continue to receive the political attention they deserve. Europêche remains committed to fostering constructive dialogue and close collaboration with the EU executive to safeguard the future of the fishing sector.”