Brussels, 09/02/2005 (Agence Europe) - On Thursday, the European Commission is to adopt, by written procedure, its proposal allowing EU fishing boats to be sent to parts of Asia hit by the tsunami last December. This dossier will initially feature on the agenda of Wednesday's meeting of the College of Commissioners (EUROPE of 5 February, p.9).
From 2000 to 2003, 1433 EU boats were retired from service and destroyed to help in efforts to reduce capacities and to protect fish resources,...