Fisheries reform: firm backing for research but differing views on quotas

Fisheries reform: firm backing for research but differing views on quotas

(...) The planned overhaul of EU fisheries policy should devolve more powers to regions, protect small coastal fleets and boost aquaculture, said MEPs and members of national parliaments on Tuesday. Research and innovation should play a key role, they agreed. However, the various speakers were less unanimous on fisheries management, in particular quota transfers.(...)