Mauritania Fishing Deal With EU Expires
The EU's fishing protocol with Mauritania ends at the close of 14 November 2026 with no renewal announced; EU ships are reported to be leaving its waters. The post Mauritania Fishing Deal With EU Expires appeared first on The Rio Times .
EU fishing protocol with Mauritania expires on Saturday 14 November 2026. Spanish press reports indicate that EU ships will begin leaving Mauritanian waters by the deadline. The protocol, which has a 5-year lifespan, allows EU ships from ten countries to catch up to 280,050 tonnes of fish annually in exchange for €60.8 million (about US$67 million) per year.
Spanish fishers, particularly those based in Huelva, are the most affected by the expiration of the protocol. Mauritania's new economic demands are presenting obstacles to a potential deal, according to Spanish press. The EU has proposed a new offer with higher compensation and licence fees, but confirmation of the offer remains pending.
No date for a new round of talks has been announced, and a new protocol would require approval steps in both Brussels and Mauritania, which could take several months.
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