Written Q&A to EU Commission – Mangoes import ban from India

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

Question for written answer to the Commission Glenis Willmott (S&D) Subject: Mango ban In Marchย 2014 the European Union banned imports of mangoes (and some other produce) from India. The ban came into force at the beginning of May, coinciding with the high season for the mangoes. The ban was proposed because the fruit was repeatedly … Continue reading Written Q&A to EU Commission – Mangoes import ban from India

Fisheries: European Commission proposes full ban on driftnets

Posted on by Cesare Varallo

The European Commission wants to prohibit the use of any kind of driftnets for fishing in all EU waters as of 1 January 2015. Although rules are already in place to forbid using driftnets to catch certain migratory fishes, the practice continues to be a cause of concern due to the incidental catching of marine … Continue reading Fisheries: European Commission proposes full ban on driftnets