Cfc latest news update

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 after the UK's departure from the EU. The agreement ensures that the UK will not have full control over its waters until 2026. (Source: BBC News, December 2020)
  2. CFP reform: EU Parliament approves new rules: The European Parliament has approved a reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, which aims to improve the sustainability of EU fisheries and protect marine ecosystems. The new rules will come into effect in 2023. (Source: EurActiv, November 2020)
  3. EU and Norway agree on fisheries cooperation: The European Union and Norway have agreed on a new fisheries cooperation agreement, which will allow for joint management of fish stocks in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. (Source: EU News, October 2020)
  4. CFP review: EU Commission proposes new measures: The European Commission has proposed new measures to improve the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy, including stricter rules on fishing quotas and more effective enforcement of fisheries regulations. (Source: EU Commission, September 2020)
  5. EU and Iceland agree on fisheries cooperation: The European Union and Iceland have agreed on a new fisheries cooperation agreement, which will allow for joint management of fish stocks in the North Atlantic Ocean. (Source: EU News, August 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 improving the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy in the coming months. (Source: EU Parliament, TBC)
  2. EU and UK fisheries negotiations: The EU and the UK will continue to negotiate on fisheries issues as part of their post-Brexit trade agreement. The next round of talks is scheduled for January 2021. (Source: EU Commission, TBC)
  3. International fisheries conference: The European Union will host an international conference on fisheries in Brussels in March 2021, which will bring together fisheries ministers and experts from around the world to discuss global fisheries issues. (Source: EU Commission, TBC)

Key Issues:

  1. Sustainability of EU fisheries: The EU is working to improve the sustainability of its fisheries, including through the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the development of more sustainable fishing practices.
  2. EU-UK fisheries relations: The EU and the UK are negotiating on fisheries issues as part of their post-Brexit trade agreement, with the UK seeking to take back control of its waters and the EU seeking to maintain its fishing rights.
  3. Global fisheries governance: The EU is working to promote global fisheries governance, including through its participation in international organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES).