Publication: March 2026 Download: English Authors: Irina POPESCU The carding system established by Regulation 1005/2008 on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a key EU tool in combating illegal fishing globally. Since the IUU Regulation came into force in January 2010, it has shaped the EU’s fisheries relations with Read more…
The study was presented on 19 March 2026. The authors explained how recent developments in input and output prices have placed significant pressure on farmers’ incomes across the EU. They emphasised the crucial role of support payments in sustaining farm profitability when margins are squeezed by inflation and rising production Read more…
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 Read more…
Publication: February 2026 Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT– PL At a glance note: English Authors: Trevor DONNELLAN, TEAGASC. Roel JONGENEEL, Wageningen Social and Economic Research. Hans VROLIJK, Wageningen Social and Economic Research. Fiona THORNE, TEAGASC. Jason LOUGHREY, TEAGASC. Marcel VAN ASSELDONK, Wageningen Read more…
Publication: January 2026 Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT– PL At a glance note: English Authors: Poseidon: Tim HUNTINGTON and Rod CAPPELL Executive summary This study analyses how seafood imports affect the European Union’s capacity to meet its own seafood demand – Read more…
On 12 January 2026, the study ‘Mapping the housing needs in the EU, assessing the impacts of scarcity and providing an overview of relevant EU legislation’ was presented. The presentation focused on the following topics: Main factors impacting the demand and supply of housing Financialisation and short-term rentals Social housing Read more…
Publication: December 2025 Download: English Annex: English Executive summary: EN At a glance note: English Authors: Alina MAKAREVIČIENĖ, PPMI (Part of the Verian Group) Greta SKUBIEJŪTĖ, PPMI (Part of the Verian Group) Agnė ZAKARAVIČIŪTĖ, PPMI (Part of the Verian Group) Justinas JOČYS, PPMI (Part of Verian the Group) Executive summary Read more…
The workshop took place on 3 December 2025 and focused on the following topics: Independent living of persons with disabilities in the European Union, in relation to Art. 19 UNCRPD. The prevalence of institutional care and underfunded community-based services. The misuse of EU funding for the financing of institutions by Read more…
The presentation of the study took place on 2 December 2025 and focused on the following topics: The analysis of the network of intermodal freight terminals across the EU; The main connections between inland and port-based terminals and key European seaports; A dedicated analysis on the average distances travelled to Read more…
Publication: November 2025 Download: English Executive summary: ES – DE – EN – FR – IT– PL At a glance note: English Authors: Goda SKIOTYTĖ, Visionary Analytics Vaida GINEIKYTĖ-KANCLERĖ, Visionary Analytics Olesya DOVGALYUK, Visionary Analytics Alyona TEPLYSHOVA, Visionary Analytics EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This study, requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Read more…