The Pelagic AC provides credible, scientific, and consensus-based advice to inform pelagic fisheries policy, both upon the request of the European Commission and Member States, and on its own initiative. All advice and recommendations are developed and approved by the members of the Pelagic AC.
Our advice — and responses to it — may be accessed below.
| Name | Summary | Year | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint AC Letter Towards improved consultation with Advisory Councils and stakeholders on Control Regulation | The joint Advisory Councils (ACs) expressed concern to the European Commission about the lack of meaningful stakeholder consultation during the development of the revised “Control Regulation” (EU 2023/2842). They highlighted that the summer recess and short consultation periods limited their ability to provide input on key Delegated and Implementing Acts. The ACs noted that their feedback, including a joint advice submitted in May 2025, was not reflected in the final regulations. They called for improved consultation processes, emphasizing the need for regional workshops and a bottom-up approach to ensure practical and effective implementation. The letter underscores the importance of stakeholder engagement for workable and proportionate fisheries control measures. | 2025 | Letter to Com |