Fisheries

Brussels penalises Finland salmon breach

2025-05-07T09:17:00

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The European Commission has deducted over 3,000 salmon from Finland’s 2025 fishing quota after uncovering unauthorised commercial fishing disguised as scientific research in the Baltic Sea last year

Despite scientific warnings and EU opposition, Finland authorised 32 vessels for what was presented as a research operation.

Environmental organisations welcomed the move, calling it a much-needed example of EU enforcement.

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