EU Agrees New 2026 Catch Limits for Baltic Sea Fish Stocks
The EU Council has reached a political agreement on fishing quotas for 2026, covering key Baltic Sea species.
The European Commission expressed concern that the limits may not be strict enough to enable recovery of some fish stocks.
- Total allowable catches (TACs) and national quotas for next year in the Baltic Sea have been set.
- The decision is broadly in line with the scientific advice issued by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).
The EU Council said the decision balances environmental and socio-economic priorities by maintaining sustainable fishing levels while supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities.
Author's summary: EU sets new fishing quotas for 2026.