France Terre de Pêches: Giving a Voice to French Fishing
A coalition that makes a difference
French fishing is rich, diverse, and full of passion — yet it is too often misunderstood and caricatured in public debate.
It was to address this reality that France Terre de Pêches came into being. Born from the determination of French fishing companies to speak with one voice, this coalition was created to communicate the realities of the profession, unite the players in the industry, and champion their concerns before decision-makers and the general public. In the face of preconceived ideas and regulatory pressures, France Terre de Pêches speaks out, publishes reports, calls on elected officials, and informs citizens.
A French fishing industry worth defending
France is a great maritime nation. And yet, today it imports more than 80% of the seafood it consumes. Meanwhile, thousands of French fishermen continue to take to the sea every day, in difficult conditions, to feed Europe with quality products.
France Terre de Pêches brings this paradox into the public arena and fights for French fishing to reclaim the place it deserves: at the heart of national food sovereignty.
Concrete actions for the industry
France Terre de Pêches does not simply communicate — it takes action:
- A Sustainability White Paper to demonstrate the concrete progress French fishing has made on environmental issues
- A book of proposals to set a course for competitiveness and improvement for fishing companies
- Reference reports on the European Common Fisheries Policy and its role in the world
- Manifestos addressed to elected officials to raise the alarm about the threats facing the French fishing model
- Educational content to introduce the public to the trades, the species, and the realities of the sector
A voice that matters
Supported by the European Union through the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), France Terre de Pêches is today an essential reference point for anyone wishing to understand the issues facing France’s professional fishing industry.
Media, political decision-makers, the general public — France Terre de Pêches speaks to everyone, with a clear message: French fishing is beautiful, sustainable, and indispensable.
EURONOR, a proud member of this coalition
EURONOR is fully committed to this collective effort. As a member of France Terre de Pêches, we share the conviction that defending French fishing means defending a maritime heritage, a culture, jobs, and quality food for all Europeans.
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France Terre de Pêches — Coalition for French professional fishing