Sweden’s new umbrella body for the fishing sector, Vi Svenska Fiskare, has marked its first autumn with strong member engagement, political dialogue and key organisational steps, following its formal launch earlier in 2025.
The group brings together offshore, coastal and inland fisheries under one organisation.
The organisation says the past months have focused on securing long-term conditions for Swedish fishing, with early signs of broad support from across the country. Its leaders describe the start as both intense and encouraging, driven by a clear need for a united industry voice.
New organisation gains early momentum
Vi Svenska Fiskare was first presented publicly in September at Donsö Shipping Meet, Sweden’s leading conference for fishing and shipping.
According to the organisation, interest was high, with discussions centred on how Swedish-caught fish can play a larger role in food supply and national preparedness.
Chair Mathias Ivarsson said member engagement already demonstrates a strong commitment to working together to secure the future of Swedish fishing.
Leadership and political dialogue
During October, the board appointed Anna-Karin Trixe as the organisation’s first chief executive. She will take up the role on 1 January 2026 and lead the next phase of development.
In November, Vi Svenska Fiskare deepened its political outreach by co-hosting a parliamentary seminar with MPs from the Christian Democrats, the Social Democrats, and the Centre Party.
The seminar focused on Swedish fish as both food and a crisis resource, and on the conditions needed to secure the fisheries’ role in food preparedness.
Debate and plans for 2026
The organisation also took part in the national professional fishers’ conference in Uddevalla and engaged in public debate, responding to claims about threats to Baltic Sea fishing and herring stocks.
Looking ahead to 2026, Vi Svenska Fiskare aims to unite the sector further, deepen political dialogue, and strengthen the place of Swedish fish on dinner tables and in national food security planning.