Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Francesca Arena Cabinet member | Upcoming October AGRIFISH Council | SRC |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Upcoming October AGRIFISH Council | SRC |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Upcoming October AGRIFISH Council | — |
| 19 Jan 2022 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Inter-Advisory Councils meeting - opening statement | SRC |
| 19 Jan 2022 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Inter-Advisory Councils meeting - opening statement | — |
| 05 May 2021 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Inter-Advisory Councils meeting - discussion on key policy developments and functioning of the Advisory Councils | — |
| 05 May 2021 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Inter-Advisory Councils meeting - discussion on key policy developments and functioning of the Advisory Councils | SRC |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Joint inter-Advisory Councils meeting - discussion on key policy developments and priorities | — |
| 18 Jan 2021 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Joint inter-Advisory Councils meeting - discussion on key policy developments and priorities | SRC |
| 05 Oct 2020 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Discussion on BSAC’s recommendations for the Baltic FO 2021, as well as the functioning of and membership of the Advisory Councils | — |
| 05 Oct 2020 | Charlina Vitcheva Director-General | Discussion on BSAC’s recommendations for the Baltic FO 2021, as well as the functioning of and membership of the Advisory Councils | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The main aim of the BSAC is to prepare and provide advice on the management of Baltic Sea fisheries in order to achieve a successful running of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. The BSAC consists of organisations representing the fisheries and other interest groups affected by the CFP (eg. environmental organisations, recreational and sports fishermen and consumer groups). The European Commission has produced a Delegated Regulation laying down detailed rules on the functioning of the Advisory Councils. The geographical coverage for the BSAC is of the Baltic, as defined by ICES SDs 22 to 32.
EU Legislative Interests
EU's Common Fisheries Policy Technical conservation measures Landing Obligation Marine Strategy Framework Directive Multiannual management plans for the Baltic EU Fisheries Control Regulation Ecosystem based management
Communication Activities
To carry out its work, the BSAC holds regular meetings of its Executive Committee, Working Groups, and when necessary, Focus Groups. Decisions concerning the work are taken by the Executive Committee. The work of the Executive Committee is assisted by a Management Team consisting of the Honorary chair, Executive Committee Chair, Working Group Chairs and the Secretariat. An annual General Assembly is held. Policy decisions and advice and recommendations issued by the BSAC are sent to the EU Commission and Member States. They are made available on the website. The BSAC Secretariat produces a newsletter which is available on its website.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Organisation Members
https://www.bsac.dk/about/members/
Additional Information
Lump-sum grant as a follow-up to DG MARE decision authorising the use of lump sums for the operating grants to the Advisory Councils under the European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).