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Newsletter June 2025
On 5 June, the EU Commission published the European Ocean Pact, a new strategic framework aiming to consolidate all ocean-related EU policies. The Pact sets six overarching priorities: ocean health, sustainable competitiveness of the blue economy, support for coastal regions, ocean research and skills, maritime security, and ocean diplomacy. It will be implemented through a combination of legislative and financial instruments. Crucially, recreational boating and coastal tourism are formally recognised as part of the blue…
EU ministers responsible for tourism gathered in Warsaw on 24 June for an informal meeting hosted under the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU. Discussions focused on making Europe a safe, competitive and sustainable destination amid shifting global conditions and continued sectoral vulnerabilities. The meeting provided an opportunity to take stock of the challenges facing the tourism ecosystem, including the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability, and the need for environmental…
EuCIA, a close partner of EBI has released the latest version of its European Composites Circularity Solutions listing, designed to improve access to organisations that provide recycling and reuse solutions for composite materials and components. The June 2025 edition features contact information for service providers and details the types of composite waste they process. The listing is updated on a regular basis, with a new edition published every six months. If an organisation wishes to…
The European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA) has launched the European Circular Composites Alliance (ECCA), a new initiative aimed at advancing the circularity of composite materials across European industries. EBI is among the signatories supporting the alliance and will be representing the views of the recreational boating industry in the Alliance. ECCA brings together stakeholders from the composites value chain to coordinate efforts on increasing the reuse, repurposing, and recycling of composites. The alliance will work…
EBI was invited to participate in a high-level restricted meeting at the EU Industry Days in Rzeszów, Poland with Director-General of the EU Commission DG for Internal Market and Industry, Kerstin Jorna and Minister Baranowski (Polish Ministry of Economic Development and Technology/EU Presidency) together with all the top leadership of the EU Commission in this area. At the roundtable, EBI Secretary-General Philip Easthill emphasised the urgent need to safeguard investment and economic stability in the…
At its General Assembly in Hamburg on 17 June, EBI welcomed new members and renewed its leadership. The French Federation of Pleasure Ports (FFPP) and Portugal’s ACAP APICAN joined EBI, bringing membership to 32 organisations across 21 countries. EBI also approved the return of the Slovenian Marine Industry Association (SMIA), marking a new phase of engagement under the leadership of its new President Matjaž Murko. The Assembly re-elected Robert Marx (VMWD/Germany) as President for a…
EBI and the European Fishing Tackle & Trade Association (EFTTA) announced a strategic partnership to boost cooperation between Europe’s recreational boating and fishing sectors. The alliance is rooted in shared priorities—sustainability, innovation, and sectoral growth. The agreement sets out a joint approach to advocacy, data sharing, and public engagement, with a focus on marine access, environmental responsibility, and qualifications. EBI and EFTTA will collaborate through major events such as the EFTTA Angling Summit and EBI’s…
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