EU fisheries ministers complete gruelling Common Fisheries Policy reform negotiations

Brussels – Early this morning European Union fisheries ministers concluded a two day meeting on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, CFP. Ministers were meeting to revise the mandate of the Irish Presidency so it can conclude CFP reform negotiations with the European Parliament.

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European Parliament votes to rebuild Europe’s dwindling fish stocks

For decades, the European Union has failed to prevent overfishing but today, in an historic vote, an overwhelming majority, 502 vs. 137 members of the European Parliament called for the restoration of fish stocks by 2020.