New Publication: EU Policy Update (EU2014.02) Proposed regulation of driftnet fisheries

Published 26/06/2014   |   Last Updated 27/05/2021   |   Reading Time minutes

National Assembly for Wales Research Service

This EU Policy Update summarises a draft European Commission regulation on the prohibition of driftnets. The regulation would apply a blanket-ban on driftnet fisheries in EU waters. This Update highlights the key issues of the proposal and the potential implications for fisheries in Wales. EU Policy Update (EU2014.02) Proposed regulation of driftnet fisheries blog-eng