EU fisheries

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  ‘Perfect storm’ fish council

  17th December 2018

  Tough trade-offs to navigate at fisheries council EU fisheries ministers were facing ‘a perfect storm’ as they met to reach agreement on TACs and fishing opportunities for 2019 at this week’s fisheries council, reports Tim Oliver The council was being…

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  Brussels Chokes Clash – Discards chokes warning, but EU chief stands firm

  2nd July 2018

  Small-scale fleets will be hit hard, warns LIFE MEPs and the EU Commission expressed polar opposite views on the landing obligation (LO) and choke species last month, reports Tim Oliver EU fisheries commissioner Karmenu Vella was uncompromising on the fact…