ETF criticises fisheries policy imbalance

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has criticised the European Commission’s evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), arguing that the EU’s approach to fisheries management has prioritised environmental sustainability at the expense of workers, fleet conditions and the long-term economic viability of the sector.

Fishing boats at sea

The European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) has criticised the European Commission’s evaluation of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), arguing that the EU’s approach to fisheries management has prioritised environmental sustainability at the expense of workers, fleet conditions and the long-term economic viability of the sector.