1. The EMFF in support of the CFP and EU Maritime Policy The Commission Perspective
Veronika Veits
European Commission, Director MARE D
Fisheries Policy, Mediterranean and Black Sea

2. EFF 2007-2014 POLICY ACHIEVEMENTS
fleet adjustment to resources
healthier fish stocks
improved network of ports, landing sites and shelters
higher value added of catches
better working conditions
more jobs (aquaculture, processing, diversification)
higher competitiveness (fleet, processing)
more viable coastal communities
…….BUT

3. EMFF 2014-2020 New features for better policy achievements
A single fund for CFP and MP for shared and direct management
Stronger result orientation
Stronger conditionalities
"Cross-compliance"
Alignment of measures to CFP and MP objectives
Stronger focus on SSCF
More (and multi-funds) coastal development (CLLD)

4. EMFF Achievements so far (1)
Shared management (6.4 bn €)
End 2016: 8.1 % committed/selected but high variation between MS and Union priorities
Sept 2017: Payment claims 1.65% despite 21 designations
De- commitment risk end of 2018: 796 mio€

6. EMFF Achievements so far (2)
EACs: 24 action plans implemented, 4 under assessment
Funding: 566 mio € EMFF mobilising 955 mio € public investment
Operations: More than 7000 operations
4000 fishing vessels supported (57% SSF)
3000 SMEs supported
250 operations for Natura 2000 and MPAs
330 FLAGs identified

7. EMFF Achievements so far (3)
Direct management (647 mio €)
: 80% committed and 40% spent
Maritime Policy and Blue Growth: 76 operations for 65 mio€
Broad stakeholder involvement/regionalisation (ACs)
Market intelligence (EUMOFA)
Scientific advice for around 180 stocks
Better science, compliance, management and governance in international organisations/RFMOs

8. EMFF post 2020 ?
Anticipate challenges and needs post 2020 for CFP and MP
Maximise synergies with other financial instruments and funds
Simplify and focus more on results
We need your ideas and thoughts for post 2020 spending – Use this conference and the 12 workshops