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European Fisheries Law Undergoes Review

Posted on September 24, 2008

After a recent series of unsavory news reports, the European Commission has announced that its fisheries policy may need to be overhauled due to continued ecological decline and unsustainable fishing practices. Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg announced a laundry list of flaws with the European Union's Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in a statement released last week. In its current form, the CFP does not encourage responsible behavior by either fishermen or politicians, Borg said. In response, the Commission authorized an immediate review of its ten-year policy. The curren...

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