Newsletter January 2024

The Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU will span from 1 to 30 June 2024.  The presidency's program, centred on protecting European citizens and fostering cooperation, focuses on six key areas, with special attention given to unwavering support for Ukraine. Addressing the urgent challenges of our time, Belgium commits to diplomatic efforts, pandemic resilience, energy solutions, countering disinformation, and navigating extreme climate events. For more information, read the full programme. Among the key…
EBI is taking the lead in a European action on developing a network of marinas in Europe that can contribute to environmental data and ocean science. This is led by EBI together with JPI Oceans, which is a pan-European platform aiming to increase efficiency and impact of research and innovation for the seas and oceans. Its members are the national ministries of Maritime Affairs and Research & Innovation, both within the EU and beyond. The…

EBI celebrated a year of achievements at its General Assembly held during boot Düsseldorf. The gathering saw the addition of two new full members, the Irish Marine Federation, and the Latvian Cruising Association, along with sustaining member Brunswick Corporation, expanding EBI's representation to 25 members across 19 European countries. The assembly marked pivotal decisions shaping EBI's future. With a focus on advocacy, sustainability, and preparations for the upcoming EU elections in June 2024, President Robert…
European Boating Industry (EBI) has been officially accepted as Partner of the Mediterranean Action Plan (so-called Barcelona Convention) at its meeting in December 2023. The confirmation became official in mid-January. As partner, EBI will work closely with Mediterranean national governments and the structures of the Barcelona Convention to improve the marine environment and coastal regions of the Mediterranean. It is a regional cooperative effort involving 21 countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the…

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