BORG HEARING
October 1st, 2004
BY DAVID HAWORTH, in BrusselsJOE Borg, the new European Commissioner for Fisheries and Maritime Affairs set out his stall for MEPs last week identifying six priorities which would hallmark his term of office beginning on November 1. They are: reform of the CFP, long term management policies (especially the problem of discards at sea), a full use of structural funds to sustain coastal communities, a tougher line on countries which are lax on enforcement, greater competition and ensuring a better growth in fish farming.The 52-year-old former Foreign Affairs ...
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