A JRC-DG MARE report has just been published, showing that the performance of the EU fishing fleet has significantly improved in recent years, moving from a loss-making position in 2008 to record-high net profits of €770 million in 2014 – up from €500 million in 2013. Forecasts for 2016 remain positive.
Based on an analysis carried out in close collaboration with the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF - the Commission’s scientific advisory body to the Common Fisheries Policy), the JRC and DG MARE co-authored the report 'EU Fishing Fleet - Trends and Economic Results', which summarises the status and trends of the European Union's Fishing Fleet.
Further information: Good news for the EU Fishing Fleet – Positive trends in economic performance and sustainability