European Commission launches public consultation for Atlantic Maritime Strategy

The initiative aims to define strategic priorities for cooperation in the European Atlantic region until June 2027.

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The European Commission has launched a public consultation to prepare the future Atlantic Maritime and Macro-regional Strategy, inviting all stakeholders to contribute to the strategic priorities.

The public consultation aims to gather contributions for defining the strategic priorities of the Atlantic Maritime and Macro-regional Strategy. The initiative continues the 2011 Maritime Strategy for the Atlantic, seeking a more comprehensive and integrated macro-regional approach, as advocated by the Atlantic regions and the conclusions of the European Council in December 2025.
The CCDR Alentejo has actively participated in this process, notably through the Atlantic Arc Commission, which approved the Declaration of Sines in 2024. This strategy represents an opportunity to strengthen the positioning of the European Atlantic region, enhance the Port of Sines, promote the energy transition, innovation, and the blue economy.
The consultation is open until November 26, 2026, and contributions can be submitted via the European Commission's platform. Additionally, an online Info Day will be held on October 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM, requiring prior registration.
Based on information from the official source: CCDR Alentejo (20/10/2026)