Dr. Costas Kadis is a Cypriot biologist and politician who has been serving as the European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans since December 2024. He previously served as Cyprus’s Minister of Health (2007–2008), Minister of Education and Culture (2014–2018), and Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment (2018–2024).
As Commissioner for Fisheries, Costas Kadis will develop and implement a long-term vision for a resilient, competitive, and sustainable European fisheries and aquaculture sector, aimed at ensuring Europe’s food sovereignty.