| Series Title | Spiegel Online International |
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| Series Details | 12.7.11 |
| Publication Date | 12/07/2011 |
| Content Type | News |
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On the 13 July 2011, the European Commission proposed reforms to its Common Fisheries Policy, which critics say had led to the systematic devastation of fish stocks in the waters around the EU and elsewhere. In an interview, expert Rainer Froese says the situation, among the world's worst, should now finally begin to improve. In its proposals the European Commission set out a radical approach to fisheries management in Europe. It said that the plans would secure both fish stocks and fishermen's livelihood for the future while putting an end to overfishing and depletion of fish stocks. The reforms if adopted would introduce a decentralised approach to science-based fisheries management by region and sea basin, and introduce better governance standards in the EU and on the international level through sustainable fisheries agreements. The proposals would now be discussed in the European Parliament and in the Council of the European Union. The reformed CFP will enter into force in 2013. Related hyperlinks provide more details of the reforms proposed by the European Commission. |
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| Source Link | http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/0,1518,773876,00.html |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
