This article was featured in Eurofish Magazine 1 2026.
On 8 January 2026, Spain’s Secretary General for Fisheries, Isabel Artime, met with representatives from regional governments and key fishing sector organisations to assess the implications of the reduced mackerel quota agreed at the latest EU Council of Ministers on fishing opportunities for 2026. The meeting focused on analysing the potential impact of the quota cut and identifying coordinated measures to mitigate its effects. Participants agreed to continue joint efforts between the national administration, regional authorities, and industry stakeholders to optimise the management of the fishery and make the most of the available quota. The initiative underscores the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food’s ongoing commitment to transparency and collaboration with both the sector and autonomous communities in the face of evolving EU fisheries policies.
