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Illegal fishing: Taking the fight to the rule-breakers
The European Union has been involved in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing for over a decade. It decided to step up its action with the adoption of a new regulation to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing.

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A control reform for a better managed fish stocks
A new Control Regulation has been approved by Council in October 2009 and will enter into force on 1 January 2010. This new system will provide Europe with the level playing field it needs ...

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Comissioner Joe Borg

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19.11.2009
Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of November 2009
The Agriculture & Fisheries Council will meet in Brussels on Friday 20 November (starting at 9.30), under the Presidency of Mr Eskil Erlandsson, Swedish minister for Agriculture.

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17.11.2009
Council ready to see the Integrated Maritime Policy step up a gear
 The Commission welcomes the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council of 16/17 November, which acknowledge the progress achieved in the field...

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16.11.2009
Commission welcomes the creation of a new fisheries management organisation for the South Pacific high seas
The European Commission has welcomed the adoption of a Convention for the setting up of a new regional fisheries...

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