EU requests consultations under Trade and Cooperation Agreement over UK's permanent closure of the sandeel fishery
The EU and the UK set fishing opportunities for sandeel based on independent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of t
(EUROPEAN UNION, 4/17/2024)
Today, the European Union requested consultations with the United Kingdom under the dispute settlement mechanism of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) regarding the United Kingdom's decision to prohibit the fishing of sandeel, with the aim of reaching a mutually agreeable solution.
Effective since 26 March 2024, the closure of the sandeel fishery covers English waters within the North Sea and all Scottish waters. This measure significantly restricts access for EU vessels to this fishery. The EU questions the compatibility of the full and permanent closure of the fishery with the principles and obligations under the TCA.
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