Luxemburg, 25/04/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 25 April, Fisheries Ministers of the EU Member States held an exploratory debate on the communication intended to improve the economic situation in the fishing sector (see EUROPE 9148). Member States were divided on aid to help fishermen overcome the current crisis, caused largely by the lasting high price of fuel.
The United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany restated their opposition to funding to support fleets and suggest...