The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to gather contributions for the forthcoming EU Strategy for Islands, a flagship initiative announced under the European Ocean Pact. The goal is to strengthen resilience, boost competitiveness and address the specific socio-economic challenges faced by islands across the EU.
Open until 1 April 2026, the consultation invites citizens, businesses, local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, and experts, particularly those based on EU islands, to share their views on the most pressing issues affecting their communities.
In this consultation, the European Commission aims to identify key priorities, assess the performance of existing EU policies and legislation, and explore ways to better respond to the needs of islands.
It assumes that the EU's islands have strong development potential, but also face structural challenges linked to their insularity, including economic vulnerability and demographic pressures, restricting their capacity for sustainable growth and resilience.
Open until 1 April 2026, the consultation invites citizens, businesses, local and regional authorities, civil society organisations, and experts, particularly those based on EU islands, to share their views on the most pressing issues affecting their communities.
In this consultation, the European Commission aims to identify key priorities, assess the performance of existing EU policies and legislation, and explore ways to better respond to the needs of islands.
It assumes that the EU's islands have strong development potential, but also face structural challenges linked to their insularity, including economic vulnerability and demographic pressures, restricting their capacity for sustainable growth and resilience.
Publish date: 2026-03-13
