The Commission conducted driftnet ban inspections in Italy on 17-21 May 2010, 14-18 June 2010, 4-8 April 2011 and 9-13 May 2011.

The EU Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Maria Damanaki had, on various occasions, made clear that implementation and compliance all over the EU has to get serious if we want to achieve a sustainable, modern and future oriented fisheries policy.