Commission proposes clampdown on fishing in the Baltic Sea, compliance with EU rules

The European Commission proposed restrictive quotas in the Baltic Sea for all species except for herring while also calling for stricter application of EU fishing rules, on Monday (26 August).

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The 108% increase in fishing opportunities for herring in the central Baltic and the 10% increase for herring in the Gulf of Riga by 2025 is "irresponsible" for scientists at Stockholm University. [Janis Smits / Shutterstock]

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