YEE is a member of OCEAN2012, a coalition of 180 diverse organisations throughout the EU supporting an ambitious reform of the EU's Common Fisheries Policy, CFP.

Now it's a crucial time for the Common Fisheries Policy reform process - the trialogue negotiations between EP, EC and Fisheries Council will start only in 3 weeks!

YEE is convinced that the CFP reform is a historic opportunity to end overfishing and restore fish stocks.

On February 6th the European Parliament voted 502 vs. 137 for a CFP which would allow fish stocks to recover and secure a future for coastal communities. This was a decisive response to the public call to end 40 years of failed EU fisheries management.

The reform of the CFP is an opportunity to promote measures that would recover fish stocks, ensure a sustainable source of seafood and a viable future for fisheries dependent communities.

That is why YEE translated a letter to the Minister in the Czech Republic and decided to lobby for an ambitious reform of the EU’s Common Fisheries Policy. Let's hope it will help!

Check more:

• Section on YEE website
• Official website of OCEAN2012