On Tuesday 12 December, the European Parliament adopted (without a vote) the new regulation on external fishing fleets (see EUROPE 11812), establishing a more rigorous system of authorisation for EU vessels fishing outside Union waters and for third country vessels operating in EU waters.
The information on fishing authorisations granted to the EU’s main vessels will be gathered together in an electronic public register. The text will also tighten up on abuses involving reflagging,...