It not only confirmed the broad likely shape of the reformed CFP, but also sees the entry of Euro MPs and the European Parliament as major players in EU fisheries management.
The upside is the non-elected Commission can now no longer dominate the agenda and must pay heed to the Parliament. The downside is the need for co-legislation and consultation will add another layer of complexity and time delays to what is already an overly cumbersome and bureaucratic system.
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