9
Jul
2026
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Evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy and follow-up (debate)
Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, the evaluation of the common fisheries policy confirms what our fishermen have been denouncing for years. The Commission itself acknowledges that the sector is suffering from a progressive ageing of operators, the difficulty of attracting young people and too low profitability. The report basically admits that the economic and social objectives of the reform hav…