Patriots for Europe Defend Sovereignty Over Seas and Fisheries

Portugal 24/05/2025 - Patriots for Europe reaffirm the sovereign right of European nations to control their maritime territories, coastal communities, and fishing traditions. The sea, they declare, is not just a resource — it is a foundation of food security, cultural identity and economic independence.

Defending Food Sovereignty

The group calls for national control over marine resource management, rejecting EU centralization and international trade agreements that undermine local fleets and traditional livelihoods.

Opposing Unchecked Offshore Wind Expansion

Patriots for Europe oppose the unregulated growth of offshore wind farms, which they say damage ecosystems, restrict access to fishing grounds and sideline coastal communities. They warn of creeping maritime privatization driven by ideological and corporate agendas.

Innovation Must Serve Communities

While supporting technological progress, the group insists innovation must be shaped by the needs of fishing communities — boosting self-sufficiency, attracting younger generations and cutting through EU red tape under the Common Fisheries Policy.

Empowering the EU’s Outermost Regions

The declaration highlights the strategic value of Europe’s outermost regions, which are held back by restrictive EU rules. Patriots for Europe call for more support to modernize local fleets and unlock these regions’ full maritime potential.