Euro-deputies on Tuesday (10 December) in Strasbourg rejected a proposal to ban bottom-sea trawling and bottom gillnetting.
The proposal, tabled by the European Commission around two years ago, would have phased out a practice said to destroy ocean floors.
Trawling involves dragging heavy nets fixed to steel plates and cables across the seabed.
Greek centre-left Kriton Arsenis, who spearheaded the assembly’s initiative, blamed intense lobbying for the rejection.
“You...
Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.
Already a member? Login