The continuation of the operation of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) for the period 2021-2027 was announced. The budget for this period is estimated at € 6.14 billion (compared with € 6.4 billion in period 2014-2020) and will target investments in the maritime economy and support for fishing communities.

The EMFF will support the implementation of the CFP and the Union's maritime policy along four priorities:

-Fostering sustainable fisheries and the conservation of marine biological resources
-Contributing to food security in the Union through competitive and sustainable aquaculture and markets
-Enabling the growth of a sustainable blue economy and fostering prosperous coastal communities
-Strengthening international ocean governance and enabling safe, secure and sustainable seas and oceans