Full text of the speech by the European fisheries commissioner, Maria Damanaki
"Ladies and gentlemen,
I bring you news that today the Commission has adopted its set of proposals for a reformed Common Fisheries Policy.
Later this afternoon I will be presenting the package in detail to the European Parliament's Fisheries Committee. But I know there is a lot of interest - in the sector but also in public opinion - on our plans for recovery. So I am particularly happy to give you the main highlights of the reform – and explain the rationale behind our proposals.
First, let's look at the situation we are facing right now.
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