Commission launches public consultation on European Ocean Act
The European Commission has opened a public consultation to gather input on the European Ocean Act, set for adoption later this year, and a key legislative proposal under the European Ocean Pact, adopted by the Commission in June 2025. This consultation aims to ensure the future Ocean Act meets real-world needs.
The Ocean Act will strengthen EU ocean governance, serving as a legal framework to align economic, climate, environmental, and social goals for protecting marine ecosystems and ensuring sustainable ocean use.
It will take a coordinated approach, aligning the ongoing revision of the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive with the current update of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
Running until 16 July 2026, the consultation invites stakeholders, public authorities and administrations, experts, citizens, and coastal communities to share their views via a structured questionnaire.
