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.
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List of recent publications
80th plenary report
The Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries (STECF) meet on 10-14 Nov 2025 at the Centre Borschette, Brussels, PLEN 25-03 (hybrid). This winter plenary was chaired by R. Prellezo.
[ JRC145037 ]
Evaluation of work plans for data collection and data transmission issues
[ Annexes.zip ]
EWG 25-16 met from 3 to 7 November 2025 and reviewed during PLEN 25-03.
[ JRC145147 ]
EU Fish Processing Industry
[ Annex.xlsx ]
EWG 25-15 met virtually between 20 and 24 October 2025. Reviewed during PLEN 25-03.
[ JRC145111 ]
Balance Capacity
[ Annexes.zip ]
EWG 25-12 met 6-10 October 2025 in Ispra, Italy. This report was reviewed during PLEN 25-03.
[ JRC145063 ]
Fishing effort regime for demersal fisheries in West Med
[ Annex.pdf ]
The 14th of a suite dedicated to the evaluation of the implementation of the Western Med Sea Multi-Annual management plan. EWG 25-11 met the 5-10 October 2025 (virtual) and reviewed by PLEN 25-03.
[ JRCxxx ]
Evaluation of Fisheries Dependent Information (FDI) for EU Fleets
[ Annexes.zip ]
EWG 25-10 met in Ispra, Italy from 8 to 12 September 2025 and reviewed during PLEN 25-03. Previous meeting EWG 25-05.
[ JRC145076 ]