13/03/2019 (Agence Europe) – On Wednesday 13 March in Strasbourg, the European Parliament adopted two proposals to provide for emergency measures in the event of the United Kingdom leaving the EU without an agreement (see EUROPE 12212/28). Indeed, without these measures (compensation to fishermen for the cessation of activities and the granting of fishing licences for vessels operating in British waters), the United Kingdom could prohibit European vessels from fishing in its exclusive economic zone. This would have dramatic economic consequences for shipping companies accustomed to fishing in British waters. Eight Member States (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands) depend on fish catches in British waters (on average 14% of their total landings, ranging from 50% for the Belgian fleet to around 1% for Spain). (LC)