Key data
| Regulation | Correction of errors in Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 — multiannual plan for demersal fishing in the western Mediterranean |
|---|---|
| Publication | 3 June 2026 |
| Entry into force | Not specified |
| Affected parties | Vessel owners, fishermen and fishing authorities in Spain, France and Italy |
| Category | Agriculture and Fisheries |
| Base regulation | Regulation (EU) 2019/1022, published in OJ L 172 of 26.6.2019 |
| Type of correction | Technical and linguistic — no alteration of practical obligations |
Vessel owners and fishermen operating in the western Mediterranean under Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 will not see changes in their daily obligations. The error correction published on 3 June 2026 is limited to amending technical and linguistic aspects of the original text to ensure its legal coherence, without touching the fishing mortality objectives, technical measures or landing obligations that were already in force.
The corrected regulation, identified as CELEX:32019R1022R(01), affects the multiannual demersal fishing plan applicable to fleets from Spain, France and Italy in the western Mediterranean.
What does this regulation establish?
Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 original, published on 26 June 2019, establishes the framework for multiannual management of demersal fishing in the western Mediterranean. Its operational pillars, which this correction does not modify, are as follows:
| Plan element | Description |
|---|---|
| Target species | Hake (Merluccius merluccius) and red mullet (Mullus spp.) |
| Management objectives | Setting sustainable fishing mortality rates |
| Technical measures | Restrictions on fishing gear and areas of application |
| Landing obligations | Rules on catches and discards for affected fleets |
| Countries of application | Spain, France and Italy |
| Additionally modified regulation | Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) |
The correction published in 2026 is limited to errors of a technical or linguistic nature detected in the original text. Its sole purpose is to ensure the legal coherence of the regulation, without altering any of the obligations or rights that the plan establishes for fishing operators.
Economic and operational impact
Since the correction is exclusively technical and linguistic in nature, it generates no additional costs or new operational burdens for vessel owners, fishing cooperatives or fishing administrations.
What is relevant from a business perspective is to confirm that the current regulatory framework has not changed:
- The quotas and fishing mortality objectives set in Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 remain the same.
- The landing obligations for fleets from Spain, France and Italy have not been modified.
- The technical measures on fishing gear and areas of application remain unchanged.
- The link with Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 (European Maritime and Fisheries Fund) is not affected.
For regional and national fishing administrations, the correction may require a specific review of internal reference texts to ensure that work is being done with the consolidated and corrected version of the regulation.
Who does it affect?
- Vessel owners and vessel proprietors operating in the western Mediterranean (Spanish, French and Italian waters) with demersal fishing gear.
- Professional fishermen catching hake and red mullet in the area of application of the plan.
- Fishing cooperatives and producer organizations on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
- National and regional fishing authorities in Spain (especially Catalonia, Valencian Community, Murcia, Andalusia and the Balearic Islands), France and Italy that apply this regulatory framework.
- Legal and technical advisors working with European fishing regulations and needing to use the correct and consolidated version of the regulation.
Practical example
A Catalan vessel owner with a trawler operating in the western Mediterranean and applying Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 in his hake fishing campaign planning does not need to modify any operational procedure as a result of this correction.
However, if his legal advisor or the fishing cooperative has printed copies or digital files of the original text of the regulation (OJ L 172 of 26.6.2019), it is advisable that they update their reference documentation with the corrected version published on 3 June 2026 (CELEX:32019R1022R(01)), to ensure that any consultation or inspection is carried out on the legally coherent and current text.
What should companies do now?
- Verify the version of the regulation in use: Check that internal documents, operations manuals and regulatory references cite the corrected version of Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 (CELEX:32019R1022R(01)) and not only the original text from June 2019.
- Confirm that there are no operational changes: Communicate to fishing masters and fleet managers that landing obligations, technical measures and fishing mortality objectives have not changed.
- Update reference documentation: Download the corrected text from EUR-Lex and replace or supplement previous files.
- Inform the legal department or external advisor: Communicate the publication of this correction so that it is incorporated into the regulatory monitoring of the fishing sector.
- Do not take urgent action: Since there are no changes in practical obligations or specified entry into force date, there is no adaptation deadline to manage.
Frequently asked questions
Do landing obligations for Mediterranean fishermen change with this correction?
No. The error correction to Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 is exclusively technical and linguistic in nature. Landing obligations, technical measures and fishing mortality objectives for hake and red mullet remain unchanged.
Which countries and fleets does Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 affect?
The multiannual demersal fishing plan in the western Mediterranean applies to fleets from Spain, France and Italy. The target species are hake and red mullet. This correction does not expand or reduce the scope of application.
When does this error correction enter into force?
The correction was published on 3 June 2026, but no entry into force date different from publication has been specified. As it is a technical correction, its effect is retroactive to the original text of OJ L 172 of 26.6.2019.
What should I do if I have internal documents that cite the original regulation?
It is recommended to update any internal reference documents with the corrected version (CELEX:32019R1022R(01)), available on EUR-Lex. It is not necessary to modify operational procedures, only to ensure that work is done with the legally coherent text.
Does this correction affect the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (Regulation (EU) No 508/2014)?
The original Regulation (EU) 2019/1022 already modified Regulation (EU) No 508/2014. This error correction introduces no additional changes in that relationship: it simply corrects technical aspects of the text to ensure its legal coherence.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/./legal-content/AUTO/?uri=CELEX:32019R1022R(01)