Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF),
C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4–10.
Here after the Articles of the legislation concerning STECF.
Article 26 of Article 26 of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 - all languages [here]:
The Commission shall consult appropriate scientific bodies. STECF shall be consulted, where appropriate, on matters pertaining to the conservation and management of living marine resources, including biological, economic, environmental, social and technical considerations. Consultations of scientific bodies shall take into account the proper management of public funds, with the aim of avoiding duplication of work by such bodies.
Articles 2 of Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (2016/C 74/05) - all languages [here]:
Tasks
In the field of conservation and management of living marine resources, including biological, economic, environmental, social and technical considerations, the group’s task shall be: (a) to assist the Commission in the preparation of legislative proposals, delegated acts or policy initiatives. (b) to monitor the evolution of policy and bring about an exchange of experience and good practice.
Articles 3 of Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (2016/C 74/05) - all languages [here]:
Consultation
- The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics, fisheries governance, ecosystem effects of fisheries, aquaculture or similar disciplines. The Commission may require the adoption of such an opinion within a defined period. In agreement with the Commission services the group may also provide opinions on its own initiative to the Commission on such matters.
- The chair of the group may advise the Commission to consult the group on a specific question.
Topics
Members and rules of procedure, secretariat and experts information as well as call for application
Current and past EWG meetings dates and locations with detailed information on focals, chairs, terms of reference and subscription link
Collection of all reports released by the STECF and its predecessor the STCF. The S-LIBRARY allows you to perform a deep search.
Public access to data after STECF plenary approval and related report publication
STECF news, DG MARE data calls, fisheries jobs at JRC recruitment on fisheries, DGMARE calls, and general communications
Registration, invitation, logistics, allowances, claims and declarations information
Recent publications
79th plenary report
The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) meet on 7-11 July 2025 at the Centre Borschette, Brussels, PLEN 25-02 (hybrid). This summer plenary was chaired by J. Nord.
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Outermost Regions
EWG 25-18 met in hybrid modality, from 16 to 20 June 2025 in Ispra (Italy). Reviewed during PLEN 25-02.
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Evaluation of ARs and Data Transmission Issues 2024
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EWG 25-08 met in Brussels from 23th to 27th June 2025. The report was reviewed by STECF during PLEN 25-02.
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FDI methodology
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EWG 25-05 met online from May 19 to May 23, 2025. This report was reviewed by STECF during PLEN 25-02. Previous reports: STECF 23-05 and STECF 21-12.
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Ad-hoc hake assessment
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EWG 25-06 met on 16-20 June 2025. The report was reviewed by STECF during PLEN 25-02.
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Implementation of the Technical Measures Regulation
EWG 24-16 met at JRC in Ispra, Italy, 21-25 October 2024. This work builds on the body of research conducted in previous EWGs (20-02, 21-07, 22-19, 23-15).
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