EU fishermen have been given the go ahead to fish in new waters after an overwhelming majority vote from the EU parliament.
The northern part of the Pacific Ocean is now open to fishermen from EU countries following an approval from the European Parliament this Monday. The EU’s accession to the fisheries treaty for this part of the ocean will present a welcome opportunity for european fishermen who have been recently faced with “hard times”.
In particular, this comes at a crucial time for French fishermen, who face a continued dispute over their access to UK fishing waters.
A deal made between EU and the UK in 2021 ensured that 25 percent of EU boats’ fishing rights in UK waters will be transferred to the British fleet over a period of five years.
After that, annual negotiations will decide how the catch is shared out between the UK and EU, and Britain would have the right to completely exclude EU boats after 2026.
Under new rules enforced after Brexit, French fishermen must apply for a permit to enjoy unfettered access to UK waters.
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