The secretary general of Spanish fishing industry body Cepesca has stated that any Brexit deal will be defined by the agreement reached on fisheries. ‘The Government of Spain, as well…
Following this week’s European Council, European fishing industry representatives have called on Michel Barnier and the heads of State and Governments to remain firm on the position defined in the…
The UK cannot expect to retain the privileges of membership while blocking its erstwhile European colleagues from its waters, and doubling its catch, according to Killybegs Fishermen’s Organisation (KFO) CEO…
Negotiations between the UK and the EU now hinge on whether the EU will move a sufficient distance on quota shares that will allow the UK to grant a level…
During talks with senior UK politicians, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation and the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations have urged them to hold firm on the commitments made to fishermen and…
The chief executives of the two main UK fishing industry federations have issued a statement, setting out their support for the UK government’s Brexit negotiating position. ‘For the fishing industry…
In a keynote address delivered in Ireland this week to the Institute of International and European Affairs, EU lead negotiator Michel Barnier stated that since the start of negotiations, the…
As the European Union and the UK try to thrash out an agreement before the end of 2020, EU lead negotiator Michel Barnier hasn’t hidden the fact that he feels…
European Fisheries Alliance Chairman Gerard van Balsfoort met EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier and his team. They spoke about the ongoing negotiations on the future relationship with the United Kingdom,…
In a commentary on the current state of negotiations between the European Union and the UK, a spokesman for the National Federation of Fishermen’s Organisations, representing much of the English…