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Here are the latest news updates on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP):

Recent Developments:

  1. EU and UK agree on fisheries deal: The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached a deal on fisheries, which will allow for a transition period to end the UK's membership in the CFP. The agreement will allow for a phased transition of fishing rights from the EU to the UK. (Source: BBC News, December 2020)
  2. CFP reform: EU Parliament approves new rules: The European Parliament has approved a reform of the CFP, which aims to improve the sustainability of fisheries and protect marine ecosystems. The new rules will introduce stricter catch limits, reduce discarding, and promote more sustainable fishing practices. (Source: EurActiv, November 2020)
  3. EU and Norway agree on fisheries cooperation: The EU and Norway have agreed on a new fisheries cooperation agreement, which will allow for joint management of fish stocks and cooperation on fisheries research and conservation. (Source: EU News, October 2020)
  4. CFP review: EU Commission proposes new measures: The European Commission has proposed new measures to improve the CFP, including stricter catch limits, more effective enforcement, and better management of fish stocks. The proposals are part of a broader review of the CFP, which aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of fisheries. (Source: EU Commission, September 2020)

Upcoming Events:

  1. CFP review: EU Parliament to vote on new measures: The European Parliament is expected to vote on the EU Commission's proposals for CFP reform in the coming months. The vote is likely to take place in the spring of 2023.
  2. EU-Norway fisheries cooperation: Agreement to be signed: The EU and Norway are expected to sign a new fisheries cooperation agreement in the coming months, which will formalize their cooperation on fisheries management and conservation.

Key Issues:

  1. Sustainability of fisheries: The CFP is facing criticism for its failure to ensure the long-term sustainability of fisheries. The EU is working to improve the sustainability of fisheries through reforms and new measures.
  2. Fisheries enforcement: The CFP is also facing challenges in terms of enforcement, with some member states failing to comply with EU rules on fisheries management and conservation.
  3. EU-UK fisheries relations: The UK's departure from the EU has raised questions about the future of fisheries relations between the two parties. The EU and UK are working to agree on a new fisheries deal, which will determine the terms of their future cooperation on fisheries.

I hope this information is helpful!