[Digest] PECH Study presentation: Assessing the impact of seafood imports on EU self-sufficiency

The study on “Assessing the impact of seafood imports on EU self-sufficiency‘ was presented on 25 February 2026, focusing on the following topics:

• The state of play of extra-EU seafood imports
• Competitiveness in capture fisheries and aquaculture
• Innovation and investment in EU aquaculture
• Policy recommendations for stimulating EU self-sufficiency in seafood

The presentation was followed by questions from the Members and a stimulating debate.