Brussels, 08/12/2004 (Agence Europe) - As anticipated, the European Commission adopted its proposal on total allowable catches (TACs) and quotas for 2005 on Wednesday, together with new measures to protect threatened fish resources (see the details in EUROPE of 7 December, p.12). The Fisheries Ministers of the Member States of the EU are to negotiate and adopt proposals at their traditional end of year marathon on 21 and 22 December. The Fisheries Council is also to set the TACs for the...