‘Mackerel war’ fears stir threat of Iceland blockade

Article reports that Icelandic fishing boats could be blocked from landing catches in European Union ports as part of an escalating dispute over mackerel quotas in December 2010 that has cast a fresh cloud over Reykjavik’s bid to join the EU.

EUObserver, 15.12.10: EU agrees fish quotas amid threat of 'Mackerel war' http://euobserver.com/9/31508

ESO: Background information: EU-Iceland mackerel talks flounder http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-iceland-mackerel-talks-flounder/

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