Policy paper

Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for North-East Atlantic mackerel in 2026

Agreed record of the consultations held between the Faroe Islands and the UK for North-East Atlantic mackerel fishing opportunities in 2026.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 22 December 2025

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Agreed record of fisheries consultations between the Faroe Islands and the United Kingdom for North-East Atlantic mackerel fishing in 2026

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Details

This bilateral agreement is in addition to the Faroe Islands and UK’s agreement on North-East Atlantic mackerel signed on 15 December 2025. 

It sets conditions for a further exchange of fishing quotas for both parties for 2026, as well as additional provisions for control and enforcement.

Published 22 December 2025