PECH Committee put downs ‘a clear marker’ for a sustainable fishery

According to the EP Fisheries Committee,  EU fishermen's organisations should be empowered to help promote sustainable fishing, reduce unwanted catches and combat illegal fishing.
Following the vote on the first draft regulation in the common fisheries policy reform package, rapporteur on the common market organisation in fishery and aquaculture products, Struan Stevenson, stated:  "This vote marks the first stage of the European Parliament's legislative decisions on a key element of common fisheries policy reform. My report will make clear Parliament's position on regionalisation, transferable fishing concessions and the central role of producer organisations. I am confident that we have put down a clear marker for the future of a sustainable fishery in Europe”.

Source: European Parliament