Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The European Commission has proposed a drastic reduction in fishing days, prompting protest from Spanish fishermen.
• The fishing sector is seeking sustainable alternatives that maintain ecological balance and safeguard the sector.
• Fishermen from various Mediterranean countries are opposing the proposal and exerting pressure to prevent its approval.
• The proposed regulation does not take into account the efforts already made to reduce fishing.
• The European Commission based its proposal on outdated scientific reports and did not consider fishing fleets from non-EU countries.
• The proposed regulation could result in the disappearance of local fishing in Spain and the loss of jobs.
• The disappearance of coastal trawling fishing could increase the dependence on imported sea products, resulting in a possible loss of quality and labor and health safety.

Conclusion: It is essential that the European Council of Fisheries Ministers accept the moratorium requested by Spain, France, and Italy, and seek a solution that ensures sustainable fishing that balances economic, social, and employment benefits, as well as food security.

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