EU Fisheries Policy

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Italy's bluefin tuna fishing 'out of control' — 07 October 2008, 15:48 CET

Italy's fishing of bluefin tuna is "out of control," the Worldwide Fund for Nature charged Tuesday, calling for a three-year moratorium on fishing for the species in the Mediterranean.

EU agrees to keep fishing quota system despite doubts — 29 September 2008, 18:46 CET

EU Member States agreed on Monday to maintain the bloc's existing fishing quotas despite its flaws and frequent criticism.

EU proposes to hike eastern Baltic cod quota — 09 September 2008, 10:11 CET

The European Commission proposed on Monday raising cod fishing quotas in the eastern Baltic after a bitter clash with Poland last year over restrictions.

Commission puts forward marine and maritime research strategy — 04 September 2008, 18:24 CET

The European Commission has set out its plans to strengthen links between the marine and maritime research communities. The Commission hopes its new European Strategy for Marine and Maritime Research will enhance the conservation of the fragile marine environment while facilitating the development of maritime activities such as shipping and fisheries.

Spanish warship joins battle to protect Europe's tuna stocks — 27 July 2008, 09:55 CET

Equipped with long-range cameras and ultra-sophisticated electronic equipment, a helicopter stands ready on the deck of the Tarifa, a Spanish navy frigate at the forefront of Europe's attempts to rein in illegal fishing of the threatened bluefin tuna.

Japanese sushi rage threatens iconic Mediterranean tuna — 27 July 2008, 09:56 CET

The rage for sushi and sashimi, Japan's raw fish dishes that overtook the West and have now spread to increasingly prosperous China, risks wiping out one of the Mediterranean's most emblematic residents: the bluefin tuna.

Canada warns EU against seal ban — 23 July 2008, 23:32 CET

Canada's fisheries minister on Wednesday warned the European Union that its proposed ban on seal products should not target his country's "humanely conducted hunt."

EU adopts emergency aid package for fishing sector — 16 July 2008, 12:42 CET

EU fisheries ministers have adopted an emergency aid package worth up to two billion euros to help fishermen cope with soaring fuel prices.

Community Fisheries Control Agency — 11 July 2008, 14:18 CET

The Community Fisheries Control Agency (CFCA) is a new European Union body established in 2005 to organise operational coordination of fisheries control and inspection activities by the EU Member States and to assist them to cooperate so as to comply with the rules of the Common EU Fisheries Policy in order to ensure its effective and uniform application. CFCA has its official seat in Vigo, Spain.

Same boat, new flag: fishing Mediterranean bluefin with impunity — 09 July 2008, 10:36 CET

The Teseo, an Italian tug loaded with 10 tonnes of live bluefin tuna, welcomes Greenpeace activists on board with no hesitation.

EU package to tackle fuel crisis in the fisheries sector - guide — 08 July 2008, 19:31 CET

Latest news, background information and web links about the fisheries policy of the European Union.

France, Malta call for 'transparency' in EU tuna row — 27 June 2008, 19:10 CET

Visiting French Agriculture Minister Michel Barnier complained Friday of a "lack of transparency" in the European Commission's decision to cut short the bluefin tuna fishing season.

EU declares war on illegal fishing with tougher sanctions — 25 June 2008, 00:26 CET

EU governments have agreed to step up the fight against illegal fishing with plans for hefty fines for worst offenders amid a row over whether tuna fishermen declared all their catches.

EU fuel aid proposals for fishermen get cool reception — 24 June 2008, 00:03 CET

France, Portugal and Spain poured cold water Monday on European Commission proposals to help fishermen cope with the soaring cost of fuel.

EU confirms closure of industrial tuna fishing season — 24 June 2008, 00:33 CET

The industrial bluefin tuna fishing season in Europe has closed early, a spokeswoman for the European Commission said on Monday after a meeting with angry French and Italian fishermen.

EU allows aid for fishermen to cope with fuel prices — 17 June 2008, 22:20 CET

The European Commission said on Tuesday it planned to allow emergency aid to help fishermen cope with record fuel prices, which have provoked waves of protests.

EU rejects calls to drop planned tuna fishing ban — 17 June 2008, 19:09 CET

The Commission on Tuesday rejected calls from France, Italy and Spain to drop a planned ban on industrial bluefin tuna fishing, defending its decision to close the fishing season early.

Italian and French fishermen oppose blue fin tuna ban — 17 June 2008, 22:19 CET

A number of Italian and French fishermen Tuesday staged a protest outside the offices of the European Union delegation near Valletta over the EU decision to ban some fishing for bluefin tuna.

Seven EU countries urge more money for fishing industry — 17 June 2008, 17:19 CET

Seven European Union countries called on Tuesday for an increase in EU financial support for the fishing industry, currently reeling from soaring fuel prices.

EU to shut down industrial bluefin tuna fishing early — 14 June 2008, 00:30 CET

The European Commission said on Friday it would close the industrial tuna fishing season early, provoking a wave of protest from Europe's leading fishing nations.

Spain rejects EU tuna ruling — 14 June 2008, 00:28 CET

Spain, home to Europe's largest fishing fleet, has protested the "disproportionate" Commission decision to shut down industrial tuna fishing in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic.

Italy protests EU tuna ruling — 13 June 2008, 14:35 CET

Italy on Friday protested the European Commission's decision to shut down industrial tuna fishing in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic, saying the sector was already in crisis.

Fishermen clash with Brussels police in fuel price demo — 05 June 2008, 00:30 CET

European fishermen protesting against high fuel prices clashed with police Wednesday outside the main EU buildings in Brussels.

Italian fishermen join strike over fuel prices — 28 May 2008, 22:56 CET

Italy's fishermen said Wednesday they would join in a strike by the Spanish and Portuguese in protest against higher prices for the fuel to power their boats.

Ministers call for EU aid to fisheries — 27 May 2008, 23:42 CET

EU ministers called on Tuesday for direct EU economic aid to the fishing industry, as European fishermen continued to protest soaring fuel costs.