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Points system suggested for fishermen

By Zoë Casey
14.11.2008 / 16:57 CET
European Commission plans fundamental overhaul of its control system, including a points system that could strip fishermen of their licences.

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MAN ON A MISSION. Joe Borg, the European commmissioner for fisheries. EC
Fact file

88%

Percentage of fish species in EU waters that have been over-fished.

Source: European Commission.

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