The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) wrote to Fisheries Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius on Tuesday 17 March asking him to provide support to fishermen who have to stop their activities due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Our members across Europe have reported that vessels” particularly those fishing close to shore and not staying more than 72 hours at sea, “have stopped fishing or expect to stop within the next few days”, the letter states. Indeed,...