European President urged to ensure political neutrality during interim fisheries period

Ursula von der Leyen

Fishing industry body Europêche calls for “a true balance” between biodiversity conservation, a competitive fishing fleet and food security

Fishing industry body Europêche has formally requested European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to address the imminent vacancy being left by EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius and to ensure stability in fisheries governance during this transitional period.

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