On Wednesday 10 February, the EU and the Gabonese Republic reached a compromise on a new Protocol to the Fisheries Agreement between the parties. This Agreement allows EU vessels access to Gabonese waters for a period of five years and contributes to the development of the Gabonese fisheries sector.
The last protocol expired on 23 July 2016 (see EUROPE B11416A7).
In a press release, the Commission states that this new five-year protocol creates a framework for cooperation and governance...