Brussels, 15/06/2012 (Agence Europe) - On 7 June, the European Commission suggested extending until the end of December 2014 the derogation to the free access rule. The derogation allows member states to restrict fishing by some ships to 12 nautical miles of their base lines. The Commission says that the restrictions introduced by member states under this derogation have reduced pressure on fish in the most over-fished areas and helped ensure the economic stability of small-scale traditional...