Brussels, 09/03/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 8 March, the European Commission adopted a Communication on ways to improve the economic situation in the fishing industry, which has been in difficulty since the rise in fuel prices. It authorises Member States to provide national rescue and restructuring aid for companies on the verge of bankruptcy.
During a press conference, European Fisheries Commissioner Joe Borg explained that the paper was presented in response to requests from several Member...