Escape to Victory – CFP Reform Wins

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Today, the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee voted for the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy. Common Sense At 3 pm the votes  were finally called (for the 2nd time) and the results were:: 13 for – 10 against – 2 abstentions. This is remarkable for a committee that usually votes 15:10 against any progressive measures. … Read more

What if the EPP Blocks Fisheries Reform

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What if the EPP blocks reform? I have been looking at what would happen if the EPP manage to block reform. 2 Speed Fisheries I would argue that we would see a 2-speed development of europe’s fisheries. Fast Track Full accountability is perfectly feasible within the present CFP, we already fish 30% of the North … Read more

The Real Winners To Subsidies

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On 18th December members of the Fishing Committee will vote on the reform of Europe’s Fisheries Policy. A key part of this policy is the support for Europe’s distant water fleet. Whilst they are not a large element of Europe’s fleet, they make up a lot of its size in tonnage terms. They also fish … Read more

Will Ulster Say No to CFP Reform?

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Time to Vote on CFP Reform On 18th December the European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee will vote on Mrs Rodust’s report to reform the broken Common Fisheries Policy. Conservatives Seek to Block Vote There are a set of compromise amendments that many of the Groups have signed up to. The Conservative Group, the EPP, in a … Read more