Galicia defends fishing and European funds in Brussels

The autonomous community participated in key debates on the future of the fishing sector and European construction, as well as recognizing innovative projects.

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The Xunta de Galicia, through the Conselleira do Mar, Marta Villaverde, and the President of the Xunta, defended in Brussels the priorities of the fishing sector and the reduction of bureaucracy for SMEs, as well as recognizing European projects.

The defense of fishing and European funds was central to Galicia's agenda in Brussels during October. The Conselleira do Mar, Marta Villaverde, actively participated in the presentation of the 2040 Vision for fisheries and aquaculture, conveying to the European Commission the priorities of fishing regions to ensure a competitive and sustainable future for the sector, with a special emphasis on generational renewal.
At the European Week of Regions and Cities, Galicia also presented its experiences in cross-border cooperation, water management, and digitalization. For his part, the President of the Xunta de Galicia called for a reduction in bureaucracy for SMEs in the defense industry.
Furthermore, the #EuropaXunta 2026 Awards ceremony, held in Santiago de Compostela, recognized six projects in five categories, with Polybris receiving the main award this edition as European Project of the Year in Galicia.
The 'Galicia Calidade. Diálogos en Bruxelas' initiative held its second edition, led by the Conselleiro de Presidencia, Xustiza e Deportes, Diego Calvo, and featuring Ignacio Rivera, executive president of Corporación Hijos de Rivera.
The bulletin also includes a selection of public consultations in which citizens and Galician entities can still participate.
Based on information from the official source: Fundación Galicia Europa (10/11/2026)