Video conference of agriculture and fisheries ministers, 29 June 2020

Summary:

EU Ministers responsible for matters relating to agriculture and fisheries (AGRIFSH) held a videoconference on 29 June 2020. The agenda included the following items:

• Update on progress on legislative initiatives in relation to the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), based on a Presidency progress report;
• Discussion on the European Commission's Communication concerning management of fishing stocks and fishing opportunities for the forthcoming year;
• Briefing on progress on legislative initiatives in the area of fisheries, including the following:
  • Regulation amending various Regulations as regards fisheries control;
  • Regulation on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (2021-2027);
• Presentation by the European Commission of a note on by-catch of common dolphins, harbour porpoises and other protected species in fishing gear.

Official

European Commission: Press Statement by Commissioner Sinkevičius at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council (29 June 2020) https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/speech_20_1225

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