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Informing consumers
15 July 2009 By
ec.europa.eu Fish, molluscs, and crustaceans are a healthy source of dietary protein. However, consumers want more complete and understandable information about these products, more than 65% of which are currently [Read more...]
Involving all the parties
15 July 2009 By
ec.europa.eu Today, fishermen apply the measures that the Council of Ministers adopts. They thus tend to submit to them; they do not feel personally involved in and accountable for the [Read more...]
Simplifying implementation and decision making
15 July 2009 By
ec.europa.eu The common fisheries policy is set by the Council of Ministers down to the tiniest details. Its rules are becoming complex, costly, and not always attuned to the places [Read more...]
Small-scale fishing
15 July 2009 By
ec.europa.eu Small-scale fishing is the socio-economic mainspring of certain coastal communities. However, fleet reduction will have repercussions on employment in small-scale fishing and is likely to weaken such communities.
The sectors economic viability
15 July 2009 By
ec.europa.eu The sale of fish no longer brings in enough income for fishermen. First of all, international competition is fierce, and second, the products of their catch are not sufficiently [Read more...]
