| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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| Series Title | Meeting |
| Series Details | 20.04.15 |
| Publication Date | 20/04/2015 |
| Content Type | News |
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A meeting of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council took place on 20 April 2015, where the following topics were discussed: + Multiannual plan for the Baltic Sea The Council reached agreement on a general approach for a regulation establishing a multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea. This management plan aims to ensure that Baltic fish stocks are exploited in a sustainable way on the basis of scientific advice. It proposes a new approach which takes into account environmental effects and biological interactions between those fish stocks. This plan will constitute a test case for a new generation of multiannual plans designed on the basis of principles jointly agreed between the Council and the European Parliament. + Council conclusions on forests The Council adopted conclusions on the position to be taken by the European Union at the next session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) which will take place in New York from 4 to 15 May 2015. For the President of the Council, Minister Duklavs : 'With these conclusions the Council reaffirms its strong commitment to forests and their sustainable management and for an agreement on post 2015 development goals on this issue'. + Other items adopted The Council approved new rules aimed at preventing money laundering and terrorist financing. It adopted a regulation aimed at stimulating investment by creating a new form of fund vehicle, European long-term investment funds, or 'ELTIFs'. It also adopted a regulation capping interchange fees for payments made with debit and credit cards. The Council also adopted changes to the directive on the weights and dimensions of lorries and buses. The new rules will improve road safety and fuel efficiency. |
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| Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/meetings/agrifish/2015/04/20/ |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
