# EU Commissioner visit to Sicilian fishing communities > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/eu-commissioner-visit-to-sicilian-fishing-communities > Updated: 2026-09-10T14:59:40.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, conducted a tour of Sicilian fishing communities in September 2026 to discuss maritime policy and the blue economy. The tour began in Mazara del Vallo during the ‘Tesori dal Blu’ event, where Kadis met with industry representatives and officials to address the intersection of innovation, culture, and environmental policy. Kadis noted that European maritime policies must integrate sustainability and employment by learning from hubs like Mazara. Following this, the Commissioner visited Sciacca to engage with local authorities and over twenty fishing associations. Discussions in Sciacca focused on sector-specific challenges, including catch quotas, trawling regulations, and competition from third-party countries. Local leaders, including Mayor Fabio Termine, advocated for European policies that account for the unique characteristics of the Mediterranean Sea and support a transition toward sustainable fishing without placing the full regulatory burden on fishermen. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis visits Sciacca to meet fishing industry leaders EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis is visiting Sciacca, Sicily, to discuss fishing quotas, sustainability, and regional challenges with local maritime associations and authorities. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-fisheries-commissioner-costas-kadis-visits-sciacca-to-meet-fishing-industry-leaders ### 2026-09-07: EU Commissioner Costas Kadis visits Mazara del Vallo for fisheries tour EU Fisheries Commissioner Costas Kadis has begun a Sicilian tour in Mazara del Vallo, participating in the ‘Tesori dal Blu’ event to discuss maritime policy and the Mediterranean fishing industry. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eu-commissioner-costas-kadis-visits-mazara-del-vallo-for-fisheries-tour --- Cite as: EU Commissioner visit to Sicilian fishing communities. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/eu-commissioner-visit-to-sicilian-fishing-communities