Cod plan amended
The European Commission has announced an agreement on amending the rules currently in place for protecting cod stocks.
Dutch fishermen send clear message
The results of the UK referendum should be sending a very clear signal to Brussels that fishermen find EU fisheries policy too bureaucratic, especially in regard to the Natura 2000 regulations, according to Johan Nooitgedagt of Dutch PO De Nederlandse Vissersbond.
UK market access has to mean fishing access
The Danish Fishermen’s PO has stated that it is up to Britain how it handles its EU membership situation, but it is up to the Danish government to ensure that the interests of Danish fishermen are safeguarded in negotiating an agreement with the UK to ensure continued sustainable management of fisheries.
Referendum gives real hope for Scotland’s fishing communities
The European Union referendum result last week has provided opportunity to implement sustainable and rationale stewardship of our fisheries, says the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).
French Brexit concerns
The vote by the UK to leave the European Union has raised concerns in France, and fishermen’s federation CNPMEM has watched the situation on the other side of the Channel carefully.
The post-referendum question list
There are plenty of questions and it’s going to be a while before we start to see answers. As the NFFO points out, from any perspective, it is clear that the outcome of the EU referendum marks a seismic change for the fishing industry.
Federations respond to Leave vote
Following the UK referendum yesterday, with a narrow majority in favour of leaving the European Union, the NFFO has stated that its role has always been to secure the best deal for fishermen from England, Wales; and Northern Ireland and this outcome does not change this fundamental focus of the organisation.
Britain votes on EU membership
Today Britain goes to the polls to decide on its European Union membership in the long-awaited referendum. The results should be in tomorrow morning with the UK deciding on whether to stay European or go it alone.
The case for leaving
Commenting on the NFFO’s neutral platform, Cornish fisherman Dave Stevens has explained why he feels the British fishing industry is better off out of the European Union.
Better off In?
Posting on the NFFO’s platform for opinions on both sides of the UK’s present Brexit debate leading up to the referendum, lawyer Heather Hamilton has set out reasons why leaving the EU could be less than positive for UK fishermen.
