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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-AC letter on the future of the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) | The letter from eleven Advisory Councils highlights the critical need for continued financial support for fisheries and aquaculture in the EU’s post-2027 budget, emphasizing the importance of dedicated funds like EMFAF for sector sustainability and growth. It also underscores the necessity of stakeholder involvement in policy-making and the vital role of Advisory Councils in providing expert advice to ensure effective and inclusive governance. | 2025 | Letter to COM Response from COM |