New EU fisheries control system set for discussion at Agriculture and Fisheries Council11:18
When the EU agriculture and fisheries ministers meet in Luxembourg on 19–20 October they will attempt to reach an agreement on a new EU control system, which will ensure that the Common Fisheries Policy is respected. The situation on the milk market is another important item on the agenda. Sweden’s Minister for Agriculture Eskil Erlandsson will chair the meeting.
Financing – a key issue for the Copenhagen climate agreement 09:44
EU finance and environment ministers will meet this week in their respective council formations to consider the financing issue in EU negotiation positions prior to the European Council summit on 29-30 October and the UN climate meeting in Copenhagen. The finance and environment ministers have a joint responsibility for this crucial issue.
Super week kicks off10:20
A green economic transition is needed to resolve the economic crisis and combat climate change 14:47
Agreement on new fisheries control system14:10
The ministers reached a decision on a new fisheries control system at the Agriculture and Fisheries Council on 19 October. The Council also negotiated on new fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea for 2010. Measures to address the serious situation on the milk market were also discussed.