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EU requests establishment of arbitration tribunal over the UK’s prohibition of fishing of Sandeel

The EU has requested the establishment of an arbitration tribunal under the dispute settlement mechanism of the EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to prohibit sandeel fishing. The tribunal would assess the compatibility of this measure with the TCA. Since 26 March 2024, this prohibition applies to fishing in English waters of the North Sea and all Scottish waters, restricting EU vessels from accessing the sandeel…
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