On Tuesday 18 June in Luxembourg, the European fisheries ministers succeeded in reaching a 'Partial' General Approach on the modalities of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) 2021-2027. A compromise has been reached on the continuation of some public aid to the fleet, which NGOs have accused of contributing to overfishing.
The European Commission has also been critical of fleet aid that increases fishing capacity.
The compromise text presented by the Romanian Presidency of the EU...