EP Plenary
For plenary sittings, the 751 Members of the European Parliament meet in the Chambers in Strasbourg and Brussels. Members sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members. There are two Chamber seating plans, one for Strasbourg and one for Brussels; they are …
EP Plenary
For plenary sittings, the 751 Members of the European Parliament meet in the Chambers in Strasbourg and Brussels. Members sit in political groups. Those who do not belong to a group sit as non-attached Members. There are two Chamber seating plans, one for Strasbourg and one for Brussels; they are …
Informal Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers’ Council
The Agriculture and Fisheries Council adopts legislation in a number of areas relating to theproduction of food, rural development and the management of fisheries. How does the Agriculture and Fisheries Council work? The AGRIFISH Council brings together ministers from each EU member state. Most member states are represented by a single minister …
Landing obligation is approved
Fishermen will have two years to “adapt” before sanctions for failing to comply with the new fish “discard” ban take effect, under a law passed by Parliament on Tuesday. The draft law, already informally agreed by MEPs and ministers, amends the “omnibus” regulation on arrangements for enforcing the ban. Obliging …
Baltic Multiannual management plan is just around the corner
On the 28th April 2015 the European Parliament gave a positive vote on the multiannual Baltic Plan, a long-term management plan which establishes targets and conservation reference points for cod, sprat and herring stocks. The plan is a big step forward in making fishing in the Baltic more sustainable. It …
Thailand warned to take action on IUU fishing
On the 21st April 2015, The European Commission put Thailand on formal notice for not taking sufficient measures in the international fight against illegal fishing (IUU). As a result of a thorough analysis and a series of discussions with Thai authorities since 2011, the Commission has denounced the country’s shortcomings …
Measures adopted to help sea bass recover
On the 23rd March 2015 the Council of the European Union adopted measures to help sea bass recover. For recreational fishing, which accounts for 25% of sea bass mortality, the decision will mean the introduction of a limit of three fish per day per angler. Learn more about sea bass …