Brussels, 19/07/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 14 July, the European Commission adopted a report on serious infringements to the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in 2004. This report shows that the average fine imposed by EU Member States fell from €4,664 in 2003 to €2,272 in 2004. While statistics demonstrate that more than 10% of vessels were sanctioned, the total amount paid out by the sector in penalties, €13.8 million, represents only 2/1000ths of the value of fish landings...