The Council of the European Union has published a corrigendum to the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Regulation, correcting an erroneous legislative reference in the Dutch language version. The correction replaces a reference to Directive 93/42/EEG with Directive 92/43/EEG (the Habitats Directive) in Article 11(1), thereby aligning the Dutch text with the other language versions and ensuring accurate implementation of environmental conservation requirements under the CFP.
Document Details The corrigendum, dated 1 May 2026, is a legislative act issued by the Council. It is a mandatory correction to the CFP Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, which governs fisheries management across EU waters. The error was limited to the Dutch version, and the correction does not alter the substance of the regulation.
Policy Context Article 11 of the CFP Regulation requires Member States to adopt fisheries management measures to comply with EU environmental legislation, including the Habitats Directive. The Habitats Directive (92/43/EEG) is a cornerstone of EU nature conservation, protecting species and habitats through the Natura 2000 network. The corrigendum ensures that the Dutch version correctly references this directive, avoiding legal ambiguity for Dutch-speaking stakeholders.
Impact on Stakeholders The correction has minimal practical impact, as it merely rectifies a typographical error. However, it ensures legal clarity for: - EU fisheries authorities in Dutch-speaking regions (Belgium, Netherlands), who must implement Article 11 measures consistently. - Fishermen and fishing industry in those regions, who rely on accurate legal texts to understand their obligations regarding environmental compliance. - Environmental NGOs monitoring the integration of conservation law into fisheries management. - EU institutions responsible for enforcing the CFP, as the correction eliminates potential legal challenges based on the erroneous reference.
Institutional Follow-Up No further action is required from other EU institutions, as the corrigendum is a routine technical correction. The corrected Dutch version will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will take effect retroactively from the date of the original regulation.
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