New EU Rules Define Unsustainable Practices that Undermine EU Fisheries

New EU rules define unsustainable practices that undermine EU fisheries

MEPs on Wednesday agreed on a set of rules which will be used to identify non-EU countries that allow the unsustainable fishing of fish stocks that are then shared with the EU.The new rules will enable the European Commission to evaluate if non-EU countries are taking steps to prevent overfishing. They will also provide greater...

Parliament targets the non-EU members' unsustainable fishing practices

On 9 July, the European Parliament approved new rules aimed at enhancing the identification of non-EU countries involved in unsustainable fishing practices concerning fish stocks shared with the EU. The resolution received significant support, with 681 votes in favour, four against, and four abstentions, thereby granting final approval for measures designed to promote sustainable fishing in neighbouring countries while ensuring equitable conditi…

EU Praises Fishmongers, CMAs at Project Closing Ceremony

The European Union (EU) and Liberia's fishmongers and Collaborative Management Associations (CMAs) praised for progress in sustainable fisheries governance, marked by a landmark initiative's close-out ceremony.

EU Parliament Targets Unsustainable Fishing by Non-EU Countries - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News

EU Parliament backs tougher sanctions against unsustainable fishing, giving Commission new powers to confront non-EU overfishing The European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly in favour of new measures targeting non-EU countries accused of enabling unsustainable fishing practices in waters shared with the EU. With 681 votes in favour, just four against and four abstentions, MEPs have appr…