Brussels, 17/04/2014 (Agence Europe) - For the first time member states will have to draw up maritime area plans that are valid until 2021. MEPs adopted a new directive in this sense on the basis of the report by Gesine Meissner (ALDE, Germany), by 470 for, 96 against, with 9 abstentions.
This will involve encouraging member states to improve the coordination of different activities in the maritime area as a means to find a better sustainable balance. By way of these plans, operators will...