The Presidency of the Council of the European Union will update the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 22 and 23 June 2026 on the state of play of the Regulation establishing conditions for Union support to the Common Fisheries Policy, the European Ocean Pact, and the Union maritime and aquaculture policy for the period 2028–2034. The item is listed under "Any Other Business" (AOB) for the meeting.
The Regulation, which covers the programming period 2028–2034, sets out the framework for EU financial support to fisheries, aquaculture, and maritime policies. The Presidency's information note, dated 22 June 2026, corrects the cover page of an earlier document (10691/26) and provides delegations with an update on legislative progress. No specific details on the content or stage of negotiations were disclosed in the note.
The update comes as the Council continues work on the post-2027 multiannual financial framework and sector-specific regulations. The new regulation will succeed the current European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), which runs until 2027. Stakeholders, including fishing industry associations and environmental NGOs, have been awaiting clarity on funding priorities, sustainability criteria, and support for the transition to low-impact fisheries.
The Council is expected to discuss the state of play without taking formal decisions at this stage. The European Parliament will also need to approve the final text under the ordinary legislative procedure. No timeline for adoption has been announced.