Start of the screening process
Ukraine has launched the screening of national legislation with EU law in the field of fisheries and aquatic products. A bilateral meeting with the European Commission took place in Brussels, marking an important step in negotiations under Chapter 13 “Fisheries and Aquatic Products.”
Ukrainian delegation in Brussels
The Ukrainian delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Taras Kachka. It also included:
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representatives of the Ministry of Economy,
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the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources,
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the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, headed by Deputy Minister Taras Vysotsky,
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officials from the State Fisheries Agency,
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and members of the Verkhovna Rada.
Key issues on the agenda
During the meeting, Ukraine presented the state of adaptation of national legislation to the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). The sides discussed:
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sustainable management of aquatic biological resources,
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combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing,
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establishing a unified control and monitoring system,
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aligning data collection and reporting mechanisms with EU requirements.
Why it matters
The screening of Chapter 13 is part of the broader EU accession negotiations, where Ukraine must align its legal framework with European standards. Progress in the fisheries sector will open opportunities for access to EU markets, strengthen environmental protection, and improve management of aquatic resources.
✅ Bottom line: By starting the screening process in fisheries and aquatic products, Ukraine is moving closer to adopting EU rules, which is essential for market integration, sustainability, and combating illegal fishing practices.
