COVID-19: Repatriation of fishermen is still a problem A solution needs to be found for fishermen stranded abroad and travelling fishermen. ETF and Europeche addressed a letter to the European Commission, calling for new measures. News 14 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Fishermen will get compensation for temporary cessation of activities The COVID-19 outbreak stopped many fishing activities due to lack of demand and restrictive measures. The ETF welcomes the announcement of the Commission to compensate fishermen through the EMFF. News 6 Apr 2020
COVID-19: Fishermen are vital professionals and need to move without restrictions On 27 March 2020, European social partners of the fisheries sector wrote a joint letter to the European Commission to take urgent measures. News 30 Mar 2020
COVID-19: Fisheries social partners’ letter on free movement of fishermen – March 2020 resource 30 Mar 2020
Fuel de-taxation is fundamental for keeping jobs in fisheries In light of the WTO negotiations on fishery subsidies, ETF joined Europêche, Cogeca, EAPO and AIPCE-CEP in presenting their case against the fuel de-taxation schemes in fisheries. Statement 25 Mar 2020
COVID-19: ETF calls upon Commissioner Sinkevičius to ensure protection of fishers! In a number of Members States fishing has stopped due to the measures to prevent the spreading of the COVID-19 virus. Stoppage of fishing will soon follow in other countries. The income of employed fishers and the survival of local fishing communities is at stake. News 17 Mar 2020