The Environmental Justice Foundation expressed serious concern after the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for a revision of the Common Fisheries Policy. According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, the vote sends the wrong signal and disregards an evaluation by the European Commission that previously found the policy fit for purpose. Environmental Justice Foundation CEO and Founder Steve Trent stated that the real failure has never been the law itself, but rather a failure of implementation and enforcement.
European Parliament Vote and Commission Evaluation
According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, the European Parliament resolution runs directly against available evidence regarding fisheries management. The European Commission’s evaluation determined that the current Common Fisheries Policy framework remains ‘fit for purpose’. Steve Trent noted that the newly adopted resolution barely acknowledges that evaluation or its central conclusion. Instead of rewriting regulations, authorities need to deliver on existing rules so fish populations can recover.
Status of European Seas and Enforcement Gaps
According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, European seas remain overfished. Specific trouble spots include plaice in the English Channel, cod in the Baltic Sea, and hake in the Western Mediterranean. Steve Trent emphasized that the regulatory tools required to reverse these declines are already available on the table. Proper implementation of these existing mechanisms will safeguard local jobs, food traditions, and coastal communities without requiring years of uncertainty for fishers.
Did You Know?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Common Fisheries Policy?
The Common Fisheries Policy is a set of rules for managing fisheries in Europe.
Why is the Environmental Justice Foundation opposed to revising the policy?
According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, the European Commission already evaluated the framework and found it fit for purpose. The organization argues that poor implementation and enforcement are the true problems, not the laws themselves.
Which fish stocks are currently overfished in Europe?
According to the Environmental Justice Foundation, overfished populations include plaice in the English Channel, cod in the Baltic Sea, and hake in the Western Mediterranean.
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