EU renews fisheries deals with Cook Islands and São Tomé and Príncipe
The European Parliament has renewed two key fisheries agreements with the Cook Islands and São Tomé and Príncipe. These deals allow EU vessels to fish in their waters while providing financial support for local fishing industries. Both protocols have been in place provisionally since late 2025.
Under the agreement with São Tomé and Príncipe, 26 tuna seiners and 9 surface longliners will operate in their waters until 2029. The EU will contribute €825,000 annually, with €325,000 covering access rights and €500,000 supporting the local fishing sector. The deal also sets an annual catch limit of 6,500 tonnes of tuna and other migratory species.
The Cook Islands agreement permits four EU tuna seiners to fish in their waters until December 2032. The EU will pay €460,000 per year, including €165,000 for access rights and €295,000 for local fisheries policy. Both protocols align with the EU’s sustainable fisheries strategy. They combine commercial access for European fleets with funding for partner countries and measures to protect fish stocks.
The renewed agreements secure long-term fishing rights for EU vessels in both regions. Financial contributions will also help strengthen local fishing industries and promote sustainable practices. These deals remain part of the EU’s broader partnership framework with non-EU countries.
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