Spanish federation takes its demands to Brussels
By bringing its board of directors together in Brussels for the first time, Spanish industry federation Cepesca taken its demands close to the political centre where decisions are made. With…
Industry appeals for stability as Denmark passes fisheries agreement
A far-reaching agreement on fisheries has gone through in Denmark, and it set to hit some sectors of the industry hard. In the wake of this, the Danish Fishermen’s Association…
UK to extend restrictions on demersal trawling
The UK authorities have announced its intention of ending demeral trawling in marine protected areas, thinly disguised as a consultation. The announcement has been made to coincide with the United…
Fishing is a resource, not a burden, says SFPO chairman
Demersal fishing in waters off the west of Sweden for groundfish, shrimp and langoustine are well regulated, with a stable increase in stocks and positive markets, according to Swedish Fishermen’s…
Swedish fishermen welcome Commissioner’s position on demersal trawling
The odds are stacked against fishermen in Sweden who believe that current regulation of fishing in protected areas is sufficient under existing legislation. Swedish political parties hold positions on bottom…
Proposals for Danish fishing’s future
The Danish government presented at a press conference today its proposals for the future of the country’s fishing industry, stressing that fisheries are under pressure in many respects and the…
Tightened regulation in German and Dutch waters
Germany and the Netherlands have both been quick to introduce new restrictions on fishing activity in their areas of the North Sea, following the adoption by the European Commission of…
