EP - Make Fishing Fair
Conference on Article 17: Challenges and Perspectives
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 | 12:00 - 14:30 CET
European Parliament, room ASP 1G3
Agenda
12:30 - 12:35 | Introduction
Marta Cavallé, LIFE Executive Secretary
Overview of meeting objectives
12:35 - 12:45 | Welcome: Setting the scene on Article 17
MEP Isabella Lövin
Historical background and current relevance of Article 17
12:45 - 13:00 | MEP Statements
MEP Paulo do Nascimento Cabral & MEP Eric Sargiacomo
Perspectives from the European People's Party (EPP) and the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D)
Make Fishing Fair with Article 17
This high-level discussion will bring together small-scale fishers, MEPs, and stakeholders to discuss fair access to resources and tackle the importance of full and effective implementation of Article 17 of the CFP. Agenda highlights include:
- 🔹 Rebalancing quotas – the case for Article 17
- 🔹 Small-scale fishers speak out – real stories from across Europe
- 🔹 What’s next? MEPs & DG MARE on future action
The event is organised by the Low Impact Fishers of Europe and Blue Ventures, with sponsorship from MEP Isabella Lövin (Greens), MEP Luke Ming Flanagan (Left), and MEP Emma Fourreau (Left).
Staff